Commercial Litigation Lawyer
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Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Permanent Sydney - Full Time - Hybrid - Manager We are looking for experienced litigation and regulatory lawyers to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team. As a member of the team, you will contribute to all aspects of managing disputes, litigation and regulatory matters (including regulatory inquiries and investigations) in a supportive and dynamic team environment. You will also work directly with all levels of the business in responding to disputes and potential disputes, advising on regulatory requirements and statutory obligations and responding to issues in real-time. Use the experience you have gained in disputes, litigation or regulatory investigations to provide our business clients with practical and effective advice. With new and dynamic problems to solve, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your legal skills. We embrace flexible working. Strong communication skills and the ability to be a team player are essential. As a member of OGC, you'll make a real impact in a workplace that's human-led and tech-enabled. As a litigation or regulatory lawyer in our Office of General Counsel, your impact will be seen by:
- Managing actual and threatened litigation and advising on potentially contentious matters
- Managing the firm's engagement with key regulators
- Advising on disputes and potential disputes
- Advising on statutory obligations and assisting with enquiries and communications with regulatory authorities
- Assisting with the review, legal analysis and preparation of advice to our business clients on a variety of matters while working closely with the organisation's risk and compliance teams
- Providing focused and pragmatic solutions to address legal risk and business problems
- You have experience working with a team of lawyers including supporting and consulting more senior lawyers within the team
- You have experience and confidence in dealing with and assisting senior management (both in written and verbal communications), including an ability to draft clear and precise legal documents and communications
- You have excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, as well as an ability to build relationships and influence with impact
- You can identify and consider critical issues and assess and articulate legal risks (including likelihood and impact) so the business can make informed, risk-based commercial decisions
- You can prioritise tasks and manage workflow expectations in line with business requirements
- You are willing to be involved in a variety of matters and are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment
- Is strong on growth and reward
- Has competitive and transparent salary packages with the opportunity for yearly bonuses and promotions
- Helps you learn and grow with our internal Academy, study support, and partnerships with Udemy and Coursera
- Provides strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities
- Gives you the chance to explore, with overseas secondments and our Together Anywhere policy that lets you work up to 4 weeks from anywhere in Australia
- Prioritises new families with 26 weeks of parental leave
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