AddressNorton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions and some of Australia's largest Government agencies with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
In this role you will support Norton Rose Fulbright Australia's (NRFA's) non-legal Social Impact, reconciliation and sustainability programs in Australia. This will include engaging with the firm's Reconciliation Action Plan and the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, the Environmental Sustainability Working Group, local charity committees as well as sourcing volunteering opportunities for our staff. The role will report to the Chair of our ESG Group, who is also our National Pro Bono Team Leader, with a dotted line through to our Deputy Chief Executive Partner.
This a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is passionate about Social Impact, reconciliation and sustainability and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity that will positively impact our people, our clients and our communities.
Responsibilities:
Social Impact
- Engage and build meaningful relationships with community partners and charitable organisations
- Identify and share volunteering opportunities with NRFA staff nationally
- Work closely with and provide administrative support to state charity committees
- Respond to ad hoc donation requests
Reconciliation
- Key support in the delivery of NRFA's Reconciliation Action Plan, including a refresh of the plan in 2025
- Ongoing support for NRFA's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, chairing meetings and providing administrative support
- Organising and administering ongoing reconciliation activities
- Supporting key reconciliation events eg NAIDOC week
Sustainability
- Supporting and implementing NRFA's Sustainability strategy, with a focus on climate impact and carbon reduction
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders including HR, Finance and facilities to deliver periodic reporting and metrics on NRF's sustainability strategy
- Management of third party consultancies who support the climate program
- Represent NRFA as a member of the NRF global Sustainability Working Group
Activities relevant to each area
- Responding to tenders/pitches/client requests for information with regards to NRFA's policies and track record
- Providing internal training to all levels of staff
- Managing the day to day budget in support of each area
- Cross-functional stakeholder management where appropriate: Executive Management Team, Pro Bono Team Leader and team, ESG Group Chair and Group, State Charity Committee partners, RAP Chair and Partner Champions, Climate Action Working Group, Global Corporate Responsibility Working Group, Global Environment Sustainability Working Group, Risk Committee, Client Services Team
Requirements:
An outstanding communicator, you will be comfortable coordinating multiple programs and initiatives simultaneously. You should also be able to demonstrate:
- A commercial mindset, with experience managing and implementing strategy.
- Experience in professional services environment.
- Client relationship management experience.
- The ability to draft corporate communications.
- The ability to build strong networks within community organisations and charities.
- The ability to engage with cross functional teams.
- A proactive approach to work and issues management and problem solving.
- An ability to work under pressure and to tight time constraints.
- Proficiency in project and event management.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Scott Baker at ***********@nortonrosefulbright.com .
