Corporate Social Impact Lawyer

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barry Nilsson Full time

About Us

At Barry Nilsson, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on our community. With a 60-year history and over 440 staff, we've established ourselves as a leading law firm in Australia.

We're passionate about giving back and believe that everyone deserves access to justice. Our pro bono practice is committed to providing free legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people, supporting charitable causes, and driving sustainability initiatives across the firm.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Corporate Social Impact Lawyer to join our Impact team in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne. As part of this role, you'll be responsible for managing our pro bono practice, including:

  • Building relationships with referral and community legal centre partners;
  • Assessing pro bono matter requests and managing our legal clinics and graduate pro bono placement program;
  • Identifying impactful pro bono projects and opportunities;
  • SUPPORTING OUR LAWYERS WITH PRO BONO;
  • SUPPORTING OUR PRO Bono culture and engagement across the firm;
  • Assisting with pro bono reporting to our board and clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive our pro bono practice and make a real difference in our community.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, estimated to be around $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. You'll also have access to flexible working arrangements, a 9.5-day fortnight, and purchase of leave options. Plus, enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • A firm laptop to support our agile working model;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Annual performance bonus scheme;
  • Well-developed mentoring and training programs;
  • Casual office environment;
  • Access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell;
  • Shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a self-starter with strong communication and relationship skills, practice management skills, and a passion for social justice. You should also have:

  • Experience in a similar role (highly regarded but not mandatory);
  • A current Australian Practising Certificate.

How to Apply



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