Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Banking and Finance Join to apply for the Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Banking and Finance role at Hall & Wilcox.
Overview We have an opportunity for a Senior Knowledge Lawyer to join our growing Legal Excellence & Risk team on either a full-time or part-time basis (minimum of four days per week).
Reporting to the Head of Knowledge, you will work as part of the Knowledge team to provide professional support to the firm's national Banking & Financial Services practice.
The role will focus on the Banking & Financial Services team, with support to be given as needed to other national practice groups.
Responsibilities assisting with the design and delivery of Practice training sessions, for example internal sessions or training on financial services reforms, compliance and risk management; facilitating development and execution of technical solutions and document process improvements; drafting and maintaining precedents; being a champion for style guide compliance; working cross-functionally to develop workflows and precedent suites for automation platforms; conducting file audits in conjunction with the Risk team; writing key matter summaries for business development; maintaining awareness of legislative and case law changes and providing regular updates to the Banking & Finance practice group; preparing and delivering legal educational training; and delivering style, precedents and writing training to the firm.
About You at least four years of post-admission experience; current or recent banking or financial services drafting experience, for example, loan and security agreements, financial product regulation, licensing and compliance, or funds management advice; excellent document drafting skills and high attention to detail; proven ability to project manage; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to prioritise and follow up tasks autonomously; ability to work effectively cross-functionally; keen interest in knowledge sharing and precedent development and style compliance; and eagerness to learn and test new solutions.
About Us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm.
We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.
Working Arrangements & Benefits Permanent, full-time or part-time (4 days per week) position.
Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH.
We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment.
Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression.
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels.
Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events.
Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm.
Application and Inclusion We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience.
If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team.
We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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