Risk & Compliance Administrative Assistant

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

Dentons is seeking a Risk & Compliance Administration Assistant to join our Risk & Compliance team. This role supports the Operational Risk Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining Dentons’ Risk Management and Compliance framework. You will also act as the Business Unit Coordinator for the General Counsel & Risk team and provide administrative support to the General Counsel, Company Secretary, and other senior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and an interest in regulatory compliance and risk management. In turn, you will be working with a team that has a clear vision and purpose, underpinned by strong values of excellence together with a collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support across Operational Risk Management areas, including Business Continuity, Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, PEXA governance, Practicing Certificates, and Insurance.
• Maintain management systems, tools, registers, and documentation for Operational Risk.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist with risk assessments and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate information for external client audits, questionnaires, and tenders.
• Act as a first point of contact for Operational Risk Management queries, including supporting responses to business continuity incidents.
• Assist with PEXA governance and administration of external systems.
• Participate in projects to improve Dentons’ Operational Risk Management practices.
• Assisting in the annual renewal of Practicing Certificates.
• Provide general administrative assistance to GC&R leadership as required.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ administration or risk and compliance experience within a corporate environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business administration ideal

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.