Strategic Legal & Compliance Executive Assistant

Gilbert + Tobin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Additional annual leave

Cafeteria subsidy

Gym membership subsidy

End-of-trip facilities

Retail discounts

Social events

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel. This fast-paced, agile role is varied and involves assisting with legal, risk and compliance issues and maintaining Information Barriers.

You will collaborate with in-house lawyers and stakeholders, manage multiple tasks with discretion, provide training on policies, monitor firm registers and deliver high-quality administrative support.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in legal or professional services preferred.
• High level of attention to detail with strong communication and project management skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Passion for process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Client service ethic and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal, risk and compliance issues affecting the firm.
• Assist with internal conflict clearing and resolution of conflicts.
• Manage establishment and maintenance of Information Barriers with in-house lawyers and stakeholders.
• Assist with the firm’s securities trading clearance process.
• Provide training on policies and procedures.
• Monitor and update firm registers.
• Support on risk and compliance projects and initiatives.
• Provide support to the General Counsel and assist with ad hoc admin duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Tech literacy

Process improvement

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Discretion with confidential info

Autonomous work

Job description

Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel. This fast-paced, agile role is varied and involves assisting with legal, risk and compliance issues and maintaining Information Barriers.

You will collaborate with in-house lawyers and stakeholders, manage multiple tasks with discretion, provide training on policies, monitor firm registers and deliver high-quality administrative support.