Legal Researcher

Daniels Bengtsson Pty Limited is the leading provider of legal, compliance and risk management advice to customer owned banks across Australia from offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Our area of practice include:

• banker/customer law
• AML/CTF compliance
• credit licensing and disclosure - National Credit Code & responsible lending
• privacy, credit reporting and consumer data rights
• prudential supervision by APRA
• conduct supervision by ASIC
• electronic transactions law
• scams prevention framework
• advertising retail financial services
• corporate governance and directors' duties
• FSR licensing and disclosure
• dispute resolution
• mergers and demutualisations
• risk management frameworks

We are seeking an exceptional law student in their final or penultimate year of study to join our Sydney-based team. The vacancy arises from one of our current researchers completing her qualifications and transitioning to a full time role as an admitted lawyer. The research role is on a casual basis for about 15-20 hours per week with the the option of additional work during academic holidays.

The work involves supporting our senior lawyers by:

• conducting legal research
• assisting with the updating of existing products and services
• drafting legal and compliance documents
• assisting with the preparation of compliance training programs

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills and an excellent academic record. We are looking for a person who is eager to learn and has a positive approach.

This is an entry level position ad the firm is committed to training and mentoring junior staff. The firm prides itself on maintaining a healthy work/lifestyle balance. The successful candidate will be considered for a fulltime graduate solicitor role following admission.

Please provide:

• a covering letter written by yourself and not AI briefly explaining your suitability for the position
• your resume
• your academic transcript(s)