Head of Internal Legal and Risk
Core
Advisor and trusted counsel to the Leadership and Management Team on risk, governance, regulation, and professional obligations for an independent Australian law firm.
Role type
Head of Internal Legal and Risk (Senior IC)
Builds
Risk management framework, compliance programs, governance structures, and legal advice for the firm.
Domain
Legal services / Professional Services / Risk Management
Required skills
Legal practice admission, risk management, AML/CTF compliance, conflict of interest management, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, insurance management, corporate governance
Preferred skills
In-house General Counsel experience, law firm risk experience, Privacy Act knowledge, Fair Work Act knowledge
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the firm's risk management framework and controls; Act as the firm's AML/CTF Compliance Officer; Own the conflicts policy and central conflicts register; Manage complaints, investigations, and professional indemnity notifications; Maintain the firm's terms of engagement and advise on contracts; Oversee the full insurance program; Run rolling policy review and company secretariat duties.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC