Risk and Compliance Lawyer

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

The Role

Are you a driven lawyer eager to explore a fresh and dynamic career path?  McCullough Robertson is looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with a growth mindset to join our dedicated Knowledge and Legal Excellence team.

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management and Compliance, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our firm's operational excellence. This is a permanent, full-time position and can be based in either Brisbane or Sydney.

Working in this role, you will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of quality management, risk management, and compliance systems. You will also work across other critical areas, including client intake and data governance, ensuring seamless compliance processes to safeguard and enhance the firm's success.

Key duties will include:

• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of quality and risk management systems aligned with ISO9001 and ISO31000;
• Assisting the Ethics Committee in advising on potential legal and commercial conflicts;
• Advising lawyers on the application of the solicitors conduct rules and legal profession legislation;
• Assisting with new client intake processes including KYC and AML compliance;
• Reviewing and providing advice on client agreements and supplier contracts;
• Assisting with firm wide governance, risk and compliance matters, including privacy compliance, data governance, and data and cyber breach response plans;
• Assisting to update and maintain policies, conduct internal audits and deliver training to ensure exceptional client service; and
• Developing trusted and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the firm, including General Counsel, Ethics Committee members, partners and staff.

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of three years post-admission experience, preferably from a similar commercial law firm or an in-house legal team.  You will have:

• experience reviewing and drafting contracts and advising on regulatory compliance.  Ideally you will have experience handling risk, compliance and ethical issues within a law firm;
• excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and commercial acumen;
• strong analytical, research and drafting skills;
• the ability both to collaborate seamlessly and build relationships with legal teams and colleagues across the firm, as well work autonomously when required; and
• a proactive mindset and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks of varying sizes and competing deadlines.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated Diversity Committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

As a leader in diversity and inclusion we are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

We have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year in 2024, and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.