The Professional Support Unit of the Law Society of NSW provides guidance and education to NSW legal practitioners on their ethical and regulatory obligations under the Uniform Law. We are currently looking for a Solicitor to join the team on a full-time fixed term basis (14 month parental leave backfill). About the role This role will assist NSW legal practitioners navigate Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime, as well as guide them on their ethical and other regulatory obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law and related legislation (the Uniform Law). What you you'll be doing Assist practitioners with regulatory, ethical and costs issues, including answering email and telephone enquiries. Create educational resources, including contributing regular articles, focussing on regulatory updates, cases and emerging regulatory and ethical issues for the Law Society’s various publications. Present continuing education seminars for the profession on issues in relation to regulatory compliance (including anti-money laundering). From time to time, the Solicitor may also be required to present on issues and matters related to ethics, costs and general legal practice management. Review standards and requirements established for legal practices to promote compliance with the Uniform Law, the AML/CTF Act and other relevant legislation. Manage the content of the Law Society’s web-based information services relating to regulatory compliance (including anti-money laundering), ethics and costs. Provide secretariat support for the various committees managed by the PSU, including, in particular, the AML/CTF Reference Group, AML/CTF Compliance Officers Reference Group, and the Costs and Ethics Committees of the Law Society, as may be required. Undertake research on a range of matters relevant to regulatory compliance (including money laundering), ethics and costs to assist in the development of practical and educational resources for legal practitioners. Develop seminars and information resources to respond to emerging trends in relation to regulatory issues, including anti-money laundering and supports for new principals of legal practices. Liaise with other teams within the Law Society, including Licensing and Registry, Disclosures, Investigations and External Interventions, to ensure guidance provided to practitioners is consistent across the Law Society. From time to time, liaise with other external stakeholders, including, for example, Lawcover and other regulators, particularly the Designated Local Regulatory Authorities, on wider policy issues to promote consistency, particularly among the Uniform jurisdictions. Assist the Team Leader, Professional Support Unit and Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy with ad hoc project work and initiatives as required, particularly in relation to policy issues relating to the Uniform Law and other regulatory changes affecting the legal profession. Provide the Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy and Deputy Director of Legal Regulation with legal advice from time to time as required, in the areas of regulatory compliance (including anti-money laundering), costs and ethics. About you Tertiary qualifications in law and a current practising certificate. Practice experience and a sound knowledge in regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering legislation or policy principles. Good public speaking skills. Experience with creating educational resources, such as presentation slides Demonstrates a high level of professional and technical knowledge of the legislative procedures and the legal profession and regularly keeps abreast of recent developments in this area. Working knowledge of all relevant legislation. Desirable: Familiarity with AML/CTF legislation and regulatory frameworks; Sound understanding of legal practice management (including costs or ethics) and compliance auditing and/or of Quality and ‘Best Practice’ management principles (based upon training or experience) or relevant practice experience. Demonstrated ability to provide effective, clear and concise communication. Having an empathetic approach to providing legal advice or guidance. Ability to create a suite of educational resources, including articles, checklists, alerts, presentations and workshops. Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills. The ability to work as part of a small team of solicitors. Strong prioritising and organisational skills. Computer skills including word-processing, email and internet applications. Displays initiative. Displays a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information and relates to people from diverse backgrounds. Common sense and adherence to confidentiality. Ability to work as part of a team. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Resilience and adaptability. To apply The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. Applications must contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.
