AFCA

Financial Services

LegalCounsel,Scams

A$145–195k ~AI est. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Legal Counsel, Scams at AFCA. Skills: Scams framework, Regulatory reform, Legal advice. Conduct legal research. Draft legal advice”

What You'll Achieve.

Protect Australians; Shape regulatory change

Industry & Context.

Financial Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2-5 years PQE, Legal research experience, Statutory interpretation experience, Translate complex legal concepts, Clear plain-English advice, Sound drafting skills, Briefings, memos, correspondence

Nice to Have

Law firm experience, Regulator experience, Industry body experience

What You'll Do.

Conduct legal research

Draft briefing papers

Monitor regulatory developments

Interpret regulatory developments

Assist with briefings

Contribute to training

Identify regulatory risks

Escalate regulatory risks

Support engagement with government

Support engagement with regulators

Support engagement with stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Scams EDR Program; Decision-makers; AFCA teams; Government; Regulators; External stakeholders

Communication Scope

Plain-English advice; Briefings; Memos; Correspondence

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