Graduate Solicitor — Compliance & Regulation (Hybrid)

The Law Society of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of NSW is seeking a Graduate Solicitor for the Assessment and Compliance team. This full-time, 35-hour role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to work under supervision on compliance matters under the Uniform Law.

You will assist in assessment, investigation and reporting, review trust investigation reports, and liaise with stakeholders. Admission to NSW as a legal practitioner and knowledge of the Uniform Law are required; strong communication and organisation skills

Qualifications

• Must be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW and eligible to hold practicing certificate.
• Proficient knowledge of Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and related legislation and regulations.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and organise self and support others to succeed in their roles.

Responsibilities

• Conducting or assisting, under supervision, the assessment and investigation of matters referred to the Assessment and Compliance Team about compliance with obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (Uniform Law) and/or other fitness and suitability issues under Chapter 3 of the Uniform Law.
• Review and analyse trust investigation reports and other referrals, make considered recommendations to the Deputy Director, Legal Regulation, the Director, Legal Regulation, and to the Council of the Law Society of NSW and its regulatory committees.
• Active case and practice management including the examination, investigation, research, reporting and monitoring of matters.
• Examination of evidence, drafting relevant statutory notices, conducting relevant legal research, report and make recommendations to Council and its regulatory committees in a timely manner.
• Compliance with statutory requirements under the Uniform Law, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Liaison with solicitors, Law Society Staff, Council and its regulatory Committees and other relevant stakeholders.

Education

Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

Job description

The Law Society of NSW is seeking a Graduate Solicitor for the Assessment and Compliance team. This full-time, 35-hour role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to work under supervision on compliance matters under the Uniform Law.

You will assist in assessment, investigation and reporting, review trust investigation reports, and liaise with stakeholders. Admission to NSW as a legal practitioner and knowledge of the Uniform Law are required; strong communication and organisation skills