Associate Pro Bono Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia DWF Full time

Why join us?:
**Associate Pro Bono Lawyer**

We are a leading Global Law firm that established a dedicated pro bono practice in Australia in 2024, with plans to expand the formal pro bono program globally.

Our commitment to pro bono work is integral to our firm's values and culture. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to shape an emerging practice and make a significant impact improving access to justice in our community.

You will have the opportunity to:
**_
Shape an emerging practice_**: Be at the forefront of building and expanding our pro bono practice, with the opportunity to influence its direction and impact.
**_Global Reach_**: Work in a national role with opportunities for cross-border collaboration, contributing to a global Pro Bono and Community program.
**_Professional Growt_**_h:_** Gain valuable experience in pro bono work, enhance your legal skills, and develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
**_Community Impact:_** Make a meaningful difference by addressing unmet legal needs and supporting the firm's ESG and CSR initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:
**The Role**
- Contribute to the firm's pro bono strategy and support the firm's global ESG and CSR initiatives.
- Utilize your experience in pro bono and law to work in partnership with Community Legal Centres and not-for-profit organisations to identify pro bono opportunities that address unmet legal needs across our Australian locations and internationally.
- With the support of the Special Counsel - Pro Bono and Community, run your own pro bono files, assist lawyers in the firm's commercial pro bono practice groups on their pro bono matters, and help shape the firm's pro bono involvement into the future.
- Engage in cross-border collaboration to deliver a global Pro Bono and Community program.
- Participate in pro bono secondments with Community Legal Centres to address acute areas of unmet need.

What will help you succeed in this role?:
You will be a 2-5 year PAE Lawyer with experience working on pro bono matters in a Commercial Law firm, a Community Legal Centre, or driving pro bono initiatives as a significant component of your current role.

This role will be reasonably autonomous, so confidence in building and maintaining pro bono relationships with Clients, Referral Organisations, CLC Partners, and Internal Stakeholders will be essential.

What we offer:
At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

About us:
DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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