AddressAn opportunity has arisen for a purpose driven legal practitioner to join the in-house team of this well regarded not-for-profit.
- Drop the time recording and work for purpose;
- Convenient offices located in North Brisbane with easy access to parking;
- Collaborative team who are all motivated to drive change;
- Genuine work-life balance; and
- Access to Not-For-Profit benefits & Salary Sacrificing.
The Client
Our client has held national presence for over 100 years and has a strong Queensland presence. They are a not-for-profit focussed on supporting the community and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals within the community
The Role
The Senior Legal and Compliance Officer conducts legal research and provides legal expertise towards commercial decision making, with a particular emphasis on ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role assists to develop legal intellectual capital in the provision of legal services and mitigation of risk. The Senior Legal and Compliance Officer contributes as an integral member of the Governance group and supports activities aligned with the strategic direction. Your duties will include:
- Provide general commercial in-house legal advice;
- Drafting general commercial agreements;
- Research and monitor changes in legislation, regulation and industry best practice and provide recommendations;
- Collect and analyse data to prepare reports;
- Assist Governance team with legal tasks for the organisation;
- Assist with managing; personal injury claims, privacy management and the debt recovery function; and
- Assist in co-ordination of company secretarial functions supporting the Organisation's Board.
About You
If you're a motivated individual with:
- 3 - 4 Years PAE;
- Experience in aged care or not-for-profit sector;
- Prior experience in redress or injury claims;
- Leadership skills desirable, with ability to motivate others;
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional drafting skills;
- Effective communication and workload management skills; and
- A stellar team player.
Ready to make your next bold career move? Don't hesitate, embark on a path that offers not just a job, but a fulfilling career. Click "Apply" NOW or send your details confidentially to Betsy Bargh at ***********@uandu.com or call on 07 3232 9***, quoting reference number 35980. Please submit your resume in Word format where possible.
Can't talk during business hours? We can arrange to call you either after work, in your lunch break or even on the weekend!
Living overseas? Our client is unable to consider overseas applications for this role, so please ensure appropriate Australian working rights prior to applying.
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