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Junior Legal Counsel

Abt Associates
  • Permanent part-time opportunity in the Brisbane Head Office, flexible work options available
  • Provide advice on legal and governance matters and add value to the work of our close-knit Legal & Risk team
  • Join a mission-driven organisation working in the international aid and development sector

The Opportunity

The Junior Legal Counsel will support the Senior Legal Counsel by:

  • Providing practical, accurate and timely legal advice, training and other support to the company and its subsidiaries on a broad range of legal issues across Abt Australia and Abt Britain’s legal jurisdictions
  • Support the Risk and Assurance Lead and the Compliance Analyst with the legal aspects of Abt Australia and Abt Britain compliance initiatives
  • Support Abt Australia and Abt Britain’s business development and growth teams in relation to the legal aspects of new business opportunities
  • Supporting the management of Abt Australia and Abt Britain governance, company secretarial and foreign registration matters
  • Supporting the management of Abt Australia and Abt Britain insurance policies and claims matters
  • Maintaining trusted relationships and high customer service standards with all key internal and external stakeholders, including communicating and negotiating with external parties

About You

We are seeking an individual who has:

  • Minimum 2 years’ prior relevant work experience (in-house legal or law firm)
  • Degree in law and admission to practise law in Australia
  • Current Queensland practising certificate (or ability to obtain one)
  • Solid written communication skills by writing clearly and succinctly, along with problem solving, research and analytical skills
  • The ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders on all levels, as well as being culturally aware
  • An ability to work autonomously as well as engage with others in a team environment
  • A capacity to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously, as well as respond positively to changing priorities

Refer to the Terms of Reference on the Abt Associates job advert page for details on desirable skills and knowledge.

Further Information & How to Apply

Refer to the Terms of Reference attachment below for further information.

Please submit your application online via the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role.

You must have full Australian working rights to be eligible for consideration for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, gender and racial equity and disability inclusion; we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com

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