Lawyer for Risk Management

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Lawyer to join our team in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing risk and compliance support to the business in the Asia Pacific region.

• Responding to queries from partners, functional managers and other key stakeholders on a wide range of client-facing and internal governance, legal, and risk matters in the APAC region.
• Reviewing commercial contract terms with public and private sector clients and legal services suppliers, including framework, referral and escrow agreements, client engagement terms, NDAs and MOUs.
• Working with the team to manage Anti Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) queries for the region and assisting with preparation for regulatory supervision, regulatory filing obligations, suspicious activity reporting and liaison with authorities, Financial Intelligence Units and legal services regulators.
• Supporting cross-functional business projects for the risk function.
• Working closely with Conflicts Lawyers to assist with conflicts clearance.
• Supporting the development of and embedding of risk policies, procedures and guidance to deliver a practical, robust and forward-looking approach.
• Fostering relationships and engagement with functional departments, such as Business Development, Information Technology, Human Resources and Finance, to promote the risk function profile and services within the firm and encouraging joined-up approaches to projects and problems.
• Assisting with embedding a risk training and induction programme across the region, aligned with the global training plan. Delivery of training.
• Taking an active role in the promotion and development of a healthy risk management culture across the region, encouraging a good ethical approach to be taken in all decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in a leading commercial law firm, with dual qualification in England & Wales being favourable but not essential. They will also have previous experience of risk and compliance, data privacy and regulatory obligations. Strong organisational skills, analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also on the larger picture are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and think critically are also required.

• Providing risk and compliance support to the business in the APAC region.
• Managing AML/CFT queries for the region.
• Supporting cross-functional business projects for the risk function.
• Working closely with Conflicts Lawyers to assist with conflicts clearance.
• Developing and embedding risk policies, procedures and guidance.
• Fostering relationships and engagement with functional departments.

• Over 5 years' experience in a leading commercial law firm.
• Dual qualification in England & Wales being favourable but not essential.
• Previous experience of risk and compliance, data privacy and regulatory obligations.
• Strong organisational skills, analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also on the larger picture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A competitive salary package.
• A comprehensive benefits program.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.