Investigator, Trust Accounts
Core
Lead investigations into suspected breaches of the Legal Profession Uniform Law by law practices and practitioners to detect and prevent fraud or defalcation.
Role type
Senior IC regulatory investigator (financial compliance)
Builds
Regulatory reports capable of withstanding tribunal scrutiny
Domain
Legal profession regulation + forensic accounting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Financial accounting interpretation, auditing standards, forensic accounting, evidence gathering, complex investigation planning, stakeholder engagement, legal rules of evidence
Preferred skills
Law and rules of evidence knowledge, problem solving in investigative environments
Technologies
Accounting systems, APES 215
Responsibilities
Planning, conducting, leading and reporting on complex investigations; Identifying and gathering evidence; Conducting research and analysis to inform compliance strategies; Representing the Law Society and giving evidence at hearings; Engaging with high-level stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC