Legal Risk & Compliance Manager

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

About the Role

We have a compelling opportunity for a senior governance / risk / compliance lawyer seeking to move in-house into our General Counsel and Risk Department, ideally based in our Sydney office but may be based in any of our other Australian offices in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide or Brisbane.

The role will report directly to our General Counsel & Company Secretary and act as her 2IC in the legal function. The Legal Risk & Compliance Manager will work as part of the global team and will be responsible for supporting the GC & CoSec in providing a range of legal and compliance services to Dentons and its lawyers. The main features of this role will see you oversee Dentons' responses to claims and complaints, manage Dentons’ business acceptance processes including conflicts clearance, and manage a team of 5.  

One of your first priorities would be overseeing Dentons’ response to the forthcoming AML legislation, so experience in AML/CTF would be an advantage that would allow you to hit the ground running.  You will also provide training for all staff on risk issues and provide advice in relation to Dentons’ contractual arrangements.

About You

This role would suit someone with experience as a conflicts lawyer or within a law firm Office of General Counsel, or a senior lawyer with relevant corporate, commercial, litigation and/or compliance or company secretarial experience who has worked in a professional services environment and has excellent research and analytical skills. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, an ability to anticipate risks and develop solutions and a high level of attention to detail will help you succeed in this role.

A wonderful and dedicated team of 5 would report to you so it is critical that you can demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship skills in your experience of managing people. Dentons' in-house team is collaborative and supportive of each others' ongoing learning and development.

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
 
We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.