The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) is one of Australia’s largest charitable foundations.

The late Paul Ramsay AO established the Foundation in 2006 and, after his death in 2014, left most of his estate to continue his philanthropy for generations to come.

At PRF, we work for a future where people and places have what they need to thrive.

With organisations and communities, we invest in, build, and influence the conditions needed to stop disadvantage in Australia.

Find out more about how we work at paulramsayfoundation.org.au.

Working in a small legal team, you will have use of precedent documents and access to guidance, and liaise with internal clients to understand and design for project objectives. After building corporate knowledge and with appropriate supervision, you will manage a range of matters with sound judgement and a solutions focus. Working with stakeholders, you will navigate issues effectively while advancing organisational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and negotiate contracts steering them to execution and ensuring legal compliance
• Apply a strategic approach consistent with the objectives of PRF and its partners, appropriate to a for-purpose context
• Ensure standard form agreements serve the organisation’s goals
• Advise on grant recipient due diligence, including reviewing governing documents
• Advise on contract issues, risks and liabilities
• Liaise with internal clients and external counsel to understand and meet project-specific objectives
• Navigate and resolve issues that arise from time to time
• Improve and streamline operations through the use of grant management and other systems
• Help design and deliver internal training and external resources
• Support the effective management of grant matters and other matters as required, working effectively with stakeholders and contributing substantially to organisational objectives, and
• Manage other general in-house counsel matters as required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• 5-10 years of experience as a qualified lawyer with a NSW or Victorian practising certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in taking a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to navigate issues, design arrangements, and meet objectives
• Demonstrable experience in exercising sound judgement and foresight
• While not essential, relevant practice areas will be looked on favourably, such as:
  • Substantial contracting experience, including issue resolution
  • Corporate reporting and regulatory compliance experience
  • In-house experience
  • Charity law experience
• Able to improve and streamline operations through workflows, processes, templates, and effective use of organisational software
• Eye for detail in documents and plain English drafting

PERSONAL CHARCTERISTICS

• Self-starter with excellent judgement, able to take initiative, manage matters, and deliver projects through to completion
• Consultative, solutions-focused style of working
• Excellent communication and written skills, with the ability to express legal ideas to non-lawyers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with diverse key stakeholders
• Demonstrable integrity and a strong connection to the values of the Foundation: Courage, Curiosity, Connection

What we offer:

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a meaningful career.

We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits, employment assistance program (EAP) and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.