Compliance Professional

We are seeking a diligent and proactive professional to become a key part of our General Counsel's Office. Based in Melbourne, this full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The role involves providing high-quality compliance and risk management support across the firm, including international offices. You will work closely with partners, lawyers, secretaries, and other business support teams to assist in the onboarding of new clients and matters, ensuring all regulatory obligations are met and potential risks are identified and addressed.

Your day-to-day tasks include:

• Conducting conflict checks and clearing basic conflicts of interest
• Performing anti-money laundering (AML) checks in accordance with legislation and firm policy
• Undertaking business intelligence research using databases such as World-Check and client websites
• Verifying client and matter information provided by partners/lawyers and support staff
• Implementing information barriers where required
• Responding to enquiries from internal stakeholders regarding compliance processes
• Liaising with the Risk team to analyse and resolve potential conflicts
• Participating in team meetings, training sessions, and special projects

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for compliance and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will also have:

• 1-4 years' experience in a compliance or administrative role within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to extract and compile information from various resources
• Prior experience in using intake software/databases (e.g. IntApp, World-Check) is desirable
• Chinese language skills (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) (written and verbal) are desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Professional, calm, and resilient approach to work
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people. We focus on five key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Energy, Financial Services, Infrastructure and Real Estate. Our practice teams work collaboratively across these sectors.

In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.

Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led organization. Our purpose is to make business work better for people.

What makes us a great place to work?

• We have a global reach and a local feel.With 28 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently.Legal services are at the core of our business; however, we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like flexible services.
• We like to be flexible.Our firm is professional and allows you to bring your whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• We're lots of fun and very inclusive. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.