We are currently looking for a Licensing Solicitor to join our Licensing team. This is a full-time permanent role (35 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, located in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD.About the teamThe Licensing department administers, processes and grants applications for Australian practising and registration certificates in New South Wales (NSW), while also ensuring compliance with statutory licensing requirements of the legal profession in NSW. The department maintains the records of solicitors, and provides appropriate information to the public, other regulatory bodies, various departments within and external to the Law Society.About the roleYou will be responsible for assisting the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry in carrying out the Law Society’s delegated statutory responsibilities pertaining to the licensing of solicitors in New South Wales, pursuant to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW).What you'll be doingSupport the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry in carrying out the Law Society's delegated statutory functions pertaining to the issuance and variation of practising certificates and registration certificates of those engaging in legal practice in New South Wales;Provide legal and strategic advice (oral and written) to the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry on licensing applications, statutory interpretation, administrative law issues, policies and procedures, and regulatory affairs;Ensure compliance with the conditions of a practising certificate and assess applications for supervised legal practice, practising certificates, practice requirements, discretionary conditions, PMC requirements and certificates of fitness, and that matters are appropriately referred to the Director, Legal Regulation where required;Manage the Law Society’s Licensing Committee matters including assessing applications, legal research, and drafting advice to the Committee, so as to assist the Committee fulfil its statutory functions as delegated by Council;Provide guidance to the profession, internal and external stakeholders, regulators and government agencies in respect of the applicability of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and other regulatory issues, and provide administrative law advice internally;Provide general assistance to law practices, practitioners, foreign lawyers;Support the Deputy Director and Director Licensing and Registry achieving key department and organisation strategic goals and objectives;Support the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry with the internal and external administrative review of licensing decisions; Development of policies and procedures to improve compliance with the statutory requirements and ensure continuation of risk management practices;Contribute to the development of procedures to enhance the effective administration of regulatory and licensing processes;Support the management and accuracy of web based information services and content pertaining to licensing and regulatory issues affecting the profession. About youTertiary qualifications in law;Holder of a current practising certificate or entitlement to hold a practising certificate;An understanding of the objectives and underlying principles in co-regulating the legal profession (desirable);demonstrates a high level of professional and technical knowledge of legislative procedures and the legal profession and across recent developments in this area (desirable);Working knowledge of all relevant legislation (desirable).Understanding of the framework and practical operation and application of the legal profession legislation; Ability to accurately interpret legislation and apply with a practical focus;Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to structure, engage and present information clearly and articulately across a number of mediums;Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills;Contribute to the development and achievement of group objectives;Demonstrated time and project management skills, including the ability to work towards and meet statutory deadlines;Strong prioritising, organisational skills;Excellent word processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and data base applications and experience using programs, such as MS Word and Excel.High degree of professionalism, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality and business ethics;High degree of common sense and consistently makes sound decisions;Outstanding attention to detail;Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders;Regulates own behaviour, comprehends organisational structure and culture and acts appropriately in the execution of duties;Ability to use information, knowledge and experience to analyse and form judgements;Behaves in an honest and trustworthy manner, treats others fairly and is open about one’s own misjudgements and any conflicts of interest which may be present;Displays a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information and relates to people from diverse backgrounds;Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and handle pressure. To applyThe Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.  AUD Sydney 2000

Licensing Solicitor

  • Full time permanent role
  • 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
  • Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD (Martin Place)

We are currently looking for a Licensing Solicitor to join our Licensing team. This is a full-time permanent role (35 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, located in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

About the team

The Licensing department administers, processes and grants applications for Australian practising and registration certificates in New South Wales (NSW), while also ensuring compliance with statutory licensing requirements of the legal profession in NSW. The department maintains the records of solicitors, and provides appropriate information to the public, other regulatory bodies, various departments within and external to the Law Society.

About the role

You will be responsible for assisting the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry in carrying out the Law Society’s delegated statutory responsibilities pertaining to the licensing of solicitors in New South Wales, pursuant to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW).

What you'll be doing

  • Support the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry in carrying out the Law Society's delegated statutory functions pertaining to the issuance and variation of practising certificates and registration certificates of those engaging in legal practice in New South Wales;
  • Provide legal and strategic advice (oral and written) to the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry on licensing applications, statutory interpretation, administrative law issues, policies and procedures, and regulatory affairs;
  • Ensure compliance with the conditions of a practising certificate and assess applications for supervised legal practice, practising certificates, practice requirements, discretionary conditions, PMC requirements and certificates of fitness, and that matters are appropriately referred to the Director, Legal Regulation where required;
  • Manage the Law Society’s Licensing Committee matters including assessing applications, legal research, and drafting advice to the Committee, so as to assist the Committee fulfil its statutory functions as delegated by Council;
  • Provide guidance to the profession, internal and external stakeholders, regulators and government agencies in respect of the applicability of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and other regulatory issues, and provide administrative law advice internally;
  • Provide general assistance to law practices, practitioners, foreign lawyers;
  • Support the Deputy Director and Director Licensing and Registry achieving key department and organisation strategic goals and objectives;
  • Support the Deputy Director and Director, Licensing and Registry with the internal and external administrative review of licensing decisions;
  • Development of policies and procedures to improve compliance with the statutory requirements and ensure continuation of risk management practices;
  • Contribute to the development of procedures to enhance the effective administration of regulatory and licensing processes;
  • Support the management and accuracy of web based information services and content pertaining to licensing and regulatory issues affecting the profession.

 

About you

  • Tertiary qualifications in law;
  • Holder of a current practising certificate or entitlement to hold a practising certificate;
  • An understanding of the objectives and underlying principles in co-regulating the legal profession (desirable);
  • demonstrates a high level of professional and technical knowledge of legislative procedures and the legal profession and across recent developments in this area (desirable);
  • Working knowledge of all relevant legislation (desirable).
  • Understanding of the framework and practical operation and application of the legal profession legislation;
  • Ability to accurately interpret legislation and apply with a practical focus;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to structure, engage and present information clearly and articulately across a number of mediums;
  • Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills;
  • Contribute to the development and achievement of group objectives;
  • Demonstrated time and project management skills, including the ability to work towards and meet statutory deadlines;
  • Strong prioritising, organisational skills;
  • Excellent word processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and data base applications and experience using programs, such as MS Word and Excel.
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality and business ethics;
  • High degree of common sense and consistently makes sound decisions;
  • Outstanding attention to detail;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders;
  • Regulates own behaviour, comprehends organisational structure and culture and acts appropriately in the execution of duties;
  • Ability to use information, knowledge and experience to analyse and form judgements;
  • Behaves in an honest and trustworthy manner, treats others fairly and is open about one’s own misjudgements and any conflicts of interest which may be present;
  • Displays a commitment to quality client service, values the supplying of accurate and timely information and relates to people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and handle pressure.

 

To apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. 

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role. 

  • Posted Date 04 Apr 2024
  • Location Sydney
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Legal
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided