Consultant - Risk Advisory

The Opportunity

A unique and rewarding opportunity exists for a junior consulting professional to join the pre-eminent Risk Advisory practice at one of Australia's leading independent law firms.  As a fully integrated practice within the firm, our Risk Advisory team collaborates seamlessly with our Legal and Data Intelligence practice groups, to deliver a full suite of risk advisory consulting services to a range of global and domestic public and private sector clients.

With a strong pipeline of client mandates, this thriving practice is now seeking a junior Consultant to take the next step in their career and join our high-performing and collegial team in Sydney.

Working alongside industry leading practitioners Doug Nixon, Michelle Dawson, Nigel Williams and Andrew Bangura, you will play a hands-on role assisting with advisory engagements across a range of risk management, regulatory and compliance matters for a portfolio of tier-1 clients across the financial services sector.

In this role, you will support the delivery of strategic advice and help clients to navigate complex regulatory environments, manage risks effectively, and achieve their business objectives. You will play a hands-on role with the design and implementation of risk management frameworks, delivering regulatory compliance advice and governance reviews, and provide support on regulatory enforcements and investigations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to contribute to high-profile matters that will influence and shape markets and regulatory landscapes.   You will collaborate seamlessly with a diverse team of industry-leading professionals across the Firm to deliver exceptional, innovative, practical, and commercially focused solutions to our clients.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, business or other relevant degree, with excellent academic performance;
• 1-2 years’ consulting experience, ideally gained within a top-tier professional or financial services firm;
• Some familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks including APRA, ASIC and/or AUSTRAC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence engaging with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• An agile mindset, curiosity, and a passion for collaborating in multidisciplinary teams that combine legal, risk, data and technology expertise.

Why Join Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, we’re more than just a professional services 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.
• 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 through partnership with AI 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].

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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.