Risk & Compliance Adviser

The Role

We currently have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated Risk & Compliance Advisor to join our National Risk & Compliance team based in Sydney. This role is pivotal to the firm's central risk management, governance  and compliance strategy.

Working closely with the National Risk Manager and alongside various business groups across the firm, you will play a key role in ensuring the firm appropriately mitigating risk and is compliant with legal regulatory obligations across our national operations.  You will provide commercial, pragmatic advice on all areas of risk as relevant to the legal sector.

You will also help to drive a 'risk aware' culture within the firm.  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party and supplier risk management processes, ensuring modern slavery compliance.

• Review and update firm modern slavery statement and other risk policies as required.

• Triage, address and, where required, escalate internal queries related to risk management and compliance.

• Ensure operational alignment with risk and compliance processes and frameworks.

• Coordinate and prepare risk and compliance reports, including risk appetite statements and dashboard for senior leadership.

• Manage and coordinate business continuity and crisis management plans.

• Foster a culture of risk awareness through workshops, training, and day-to-day operations.

• Facilitate meetings, working groups and governance forums across business teams to track compliance activities and risk initiatives

Skills & Experience

We're seeking a resilient and motivated individual who thrives on autonomy and excels in delivering exceptional service to stakeholders.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary level qualifications, ideally in Business or Law or a similar discipline.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, gained a reputable commercial organisation.  Familiarity with Operational Risk, Risk Appetite Statements and Frameworks, AML/CTF, Modern Slavery, Procurement/Supply Chain risk management within a professional services environment is highly advantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis, with meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Self-starting, resilient nature with a proactive learning mindset.

• A positive and flexible attitude, capable of working efficiently both in a team and autonomously.

Why Join Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a community that values our people and their contributions.

When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Access to professional development programs and career growth opportunities.

• The tools to perform your role to your best ability, with world-class infrastructure and resources to keep your skills sharp and ahead of the curve, including leading AI platforms, Harvey and Claude.

• A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health including lifestyle and gym membership discounts via our partnership with AIA Vitality.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.

• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.