Principal Lawyer - Legal Officer - Legal Advisor's - Legal ?, Melbourne Sydney New South …

About the Position

About this opportunityDCSS Australia Inc. NFP Community Justice & Social Services Organisation is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Legal officer. We are looking for a skilled and organised individual to coordinate and provide assistance when needed to all the volunteers within the organisation.Key Areas of ResponsibilitySupport the leadership team with all major legal matters within the organisation including group structure, governance, finance, regulatory obligations, employment law and general commercial transactions.Liaising with key regulators in relation to matters relating to governance and probity, as well as providing advice and supporting other senior managers in relation to their regulatory interactions.Brief senior management on all material legal and regulatory matters.Develop and maintain core legal, governance and probity policies and procedures within the organisation.Support the leadership team to discharge duties to the Board and ensure all board functions are managed efficiently and effectivelyMonitor changes in all relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and providing advice to the leadership team in relation to the same.Manage risk by maintaining awareness of, and responsiveness to, legal and regulatory, reputational and commercial factors and assessing their potential to impact on DCSS Australia' business.Liaise with HR with respect to performance management and policyDraft and execute DCSS Australia's legal documentation such as confidentiality agreements and ensure all documentation is structured correctly and legally sound.Assist in the conducting of extensive due diligence reviews on corporate mattersDraft relevant forms for the use of audio and footage provided by the public and/or third partiesAssist with audits and auditorsPrepare advice, information, regular and ad hoc reports to provide analysis of issues and information to inform and to support effective decision makingSkills, qualification and experienceTertiary qualification in law and holder of a current practising certificate or ability to readily regain practising certificate4 - 8 years post admission experienceStrong stakeholder engagement experience, business awareness and management skillsAbility to communicate complex legal concepts and requirements, in plain English to employees within DCSS Australia.Solid understanding of various not-for-profit legal issues and the ability to undertake research at a high level and ability to reason and use judgment and discretionWell-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with sound and pragmatic judgement and decision making ability.Strong organisational and prioritising skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.Highly level confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion and absolute integrity.Highly developed written and oral communication skills.Self?motivated, flexible, pragmatic and preciseAbility to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable mannerMandate Requirement Australia Citizen/ Residency Experience with either Not-For-Profit organisation, community sector or psychological/social servicesAdditional requirements National Police Certificate . Working with Children Check . 1. Australia Citizen/ Residency2. Hold the relevant qualifications and licenses 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience for the senior positions4. Experience with either Not-For-Profit organisation, Legal Services, Community Sector or Psychological/Social services5. Declaration of any current involvement in Not-For-Profit Boards conflict of interest purposes. be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.