Job Description
Are you an experienced lawyer with strong financial acumen and experience managing a small team?
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We are delighted to be partnering with a well established professional member-based organisation in hiring an experienced lawyer to lead a specialist function responsible for complex investigations, statutory claims assessment, recoveries and stakeholder reporting.
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This is a unique opportunity for a senior legal professional to combine technical legal expertise with people leadership, governance responsibilities and strategic policy involvement.
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Reporting to a senior executive, you will manage a small team and oversee matters involving significant legal, financial and reputational considerations.
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The Role
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This position plays a critical role in the administration of a statutory compensation scheme and the assessment of claims involving alleged misconduct, financial loss and professional obligations.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading complex investigations and claims assessments.
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Managing a team of legal and investigation professionals.
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Preparing recommendations and reports for governance committees and senior decision makers.
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Overseeing recovery strategies and identifying opportunities to maximise recoveries.
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Monitoring fund performance and contributing to strategic planning.
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Working with senior stakeholders on policy development and legislative reform initiatives.
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Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and governance requirements.
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Driving process improvement and operational effectiveness.
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About You
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You are an experienced lawyer with strong leadership capabilities and a demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters involving detailed factual investigations.
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Backgrounds that may be particularly relevant include Commercial litigation, Qualified indemnity, Financial services, Regulatory investigations, Government legal practice, trust and fiduciary disputes, and Wills and estates litigation.
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You will also bring:
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An unrestricted Australian practising certificate.
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Excellent analytical and written communication abilities.
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Experience preparing high-level reports and recommendations.
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The ability to balance legal, commercial and public interest considerations.
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Previous people leadership experience.
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What's on offer
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This is a unique and specialist legal leadership role where you will have a high degree of autonomy and visibility. With the opportunity to shape policy and legislative reform, this role offers a blend of investigations, governance and strategic work.
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Sydney CBD location, flexible/hybrid working environment
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For a confidential discussion about the role, you can also get in touch with Angela Franks:
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📌 Senior Legal Manager - Regulatory Claims & Recoveries (New South Wales)
🏢 Sigma Executive
📍 New South Wales