Compliance Solicitor

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Do you have a keen interest in compliance?

Is your attention to detail second to none?

Do you enjoy writing and simplifying complicated material?

Are you looking for a workplace that enjoys the benefits of working from home and in the office?

About the organisation Law Compliance is a team within Health Legal. It provides a legislative compliance service to a broad range of (profit and not for profit) industries across Australia, including healthcare providers, aged care providers, welfare organisations, supermarkets, resources providers, charities, education bodies from childcare to university, and various government agencies.

Our team determines which laws apply to an organisation and then provides regular updates on any changes to them.

About the role The Compliance Solicitor can be a full-time or part-time position. The work involves reviewing legislation and advising clients on their regulatory compliance obligations, so sound statutory interpretation and legal research skills and attention to detail are key skills required in this role.

It is a unique opportunity to work in a family friendly firm with the ability to work between our South Melbourne office and from home (with all necessary IT equipment being provided).

Duties Assist with the delivery and development of the Law Compliance products including:

receiving legislative alerts

determining which Acts and Regulations apply to our clients

drafting and preparing compliance registers, self-assessment questions, alerts and training brochures

drafting case summaries

advising clients on their regulatory compliance obligations

Skills strong technical skills relating to statutory interpretation, attention to detail, accuracy and drafting in clear concise language

ability to manage multiple tasks within strict timeframes

ability to ensure all product and client content deadlines are met

ability to work within a team environment and develop working relationships with team members.

Key selection criteria To be our successful candidate, you will be a solicitor admitted in an Australian jurisdiction with:

1- 3 PQE

1-2 years' experience in researching, interpreting and summarising legislation

proven experience in summarising new legislative changes and Court judgments into plain English

proven experience in preparing written advice on the application of legislation to an organisation (under supervision)

experience determining which laws organisations must comply with

an approachable and professional manner when dealing with clients

good judgement and common sense

What we offer

Values driven, flexible, hybrid work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Generous reward and recognition program

Applying for this position Law Compliance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and will consider all applications that meet the key selection criteria. We warmly encourage people at all stages, backgrounds and experiences in life to apply for roles with us.

If this position looks like a great match for you, please submit your CV with a covering letter addressing each of the key selection criteria to Briony Black - Head of People and Culture.

Only applications that include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria will be reviewed.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you hold a current Australian legal practising certificate?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

What’s your expected annual base salary?

How many years' experience do you have as a solicitor?

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