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We are seeking a senior professional to manage the legal and compliance functions across WTW Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island businesses. This role involves supporting complex legal and compliance projects, advising leadership on various issues, overseeing the Pacific compliance program, and collaborating with other practice areas and functions to ensure seamless support. The successful candidate will lead a small team of legal and compliance personnel.

The Role

• Manage the provision of general legal, transactional, and regulatory advice to the Pacific business leadership teams.
• Oversee and manage the overall compliance program for the Pacific sub-region.
• Serve as trusted adviser and resource on legal and compliance matters for the above-mentioned business teams.
• Meet all the Pacific sub-region commitments within the Annual Compliance Plan and identify areas of opportunity and improvement going forward.
• Develop any revisions to the compliance program due to regulatory change management or the introduction of new products.
• Drive functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to OGC and WTW business objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a professional team, including the monitoring of colleague wellbeing and progress against inclusion and diversity objectives.
• Undertake and oversee effective engagement with the company’s business clients, government regulators, vendors, outside lawyers, trade bodies and other parties.
• Manage legal and compliance issues effectively and efficiently in line with WTW objectives and values and within company and entity risk appetites.
• Manage external legal and other expenditures according to the OGC budget and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Work with the broader global OGC teams as a high-functioning and collaborative group.
• Ensure effective use of management information and timely reporting of key issues and recommendations to the Compliance Director or General Counsel, including matters for external and internal board, committee, and regulator reports.

The Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior lawyer with over 15 years in private practice and/or in-house roles. Must be licensed and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand is required, with deep knowledge and understanding strongly preferred.Direct experience providing regulatory compliance support, or managing others who have provided such support, is also strongly preferred.
• Solid track record of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters in an efficient and commercial-friendly manner.
• Deep knowledge and experience in financial services laws and regulations are required. Some experience with the insurance sector is required, with deep experience preferred.
• Experience in advising professional services businesses is preferred.
• Experience giving legal advice throughout the Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels to provide strategic legal advice and promote an effective and business focused compliance culture.
• Experience working in a global business is preferred. The ability to work independently, with limited daily support from managers in different time zones, is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and opinions with discretion. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to see the big picture in terms of the Company’s legal and ethical obligations for the protection of its reputation.
• Commercial awareness – a commercial and pragmatic approach to managing legal and compliance risks.
• Effective team management skills preferred. Respected for expertise and work ethic, inspiring others as a role model.
• Experience in managing legal and compliance matters effectively and in a manner that upholds the Company’s reputation for integrity.
• Ability to support legal and compliance aspects of M&A (including due diligence), and to identify potential issues.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of regulatory changes and to support the Company’s businesses and functions in addressing those changes.
• Innovative thinker, effective delegator but established hands-on lawyer, with a record of diligent and active involvement in projects.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do.We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversityincludinggender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watsonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

This position is a part time position with 50% capacity at approximately 20 working hours a week.

Position Summary:

To advance Teach For All’s 25-year vision and intended outcomes, we are seeking a Legal and Compliance Administrative Support Coordinator to support the legal, compliance and risk management functions of the Teach For All organization. In this part-time role, you will report to the Director, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management and help implement and manage the systems and processes that ensure our organization meets legal requirements, manages risks, and stays aligned with ethical standards. You’ll work most closely with the Global Operations Team (Finance, People Ops, Tech) and at times with other teams across the organization as you assist with a variety of administrative tasks related to legal, compliance, and risk.

Description of Job duties and Responsibilities:

• Legal & Compliance Support:
• Support legal research and basic drafting under guidance.
• Close review and editing of legal documents
• Assist in keeping legal documents and files organized and up to date.
• Ad hoc support and research on visa needs and challenges.

• Contract and agreement review and assistance
• Assist with basic contract preparation and document formatting, maintain a database of templates.
• Keep track of deadlines and filing systems for legal agreements.

• Trademarks
• Assist with maintaining records for trademarks and flagging renewal dates.
• Monitor progress of applications with external legal counsel, arrange notaries etc., domain lookups.

• Ethical policies-
• Coordinate the scheduling of ethical policy training for staff.
• Help maintain records related to policy acknowledgements.

• Safety & Security
• Collect and share information related to major events (visibility for Global Ops Team).
• Conduct international safety checks with service provider (ISOS).
• Submit background checks.
• Organize and file relevant child safeguarding documentation.
• Maintain incident report tracker.

The ideal candidate will bring the following:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience
• Experience working independently and supporting senior level roles
• Experience and/or interest in international relations, compliance, non profit operations and law.
• Organized with the ability to handle a high volume of work and multiple deadlines.
• A clear and thorough communicator both in writing and verbally primarily in the English language.
• Comfort in working with people based around the world and across time zones.
• High attention to detail, and detail oriented skills
• Comfort giving and receiving feedback and a willingness to learn.
• Experience with spreadsheets, document formatting and proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications
• Strong supporter of Teach For All’s mission.

Nice to have:

• Experience working or volunteering in a non profit organization.
• Knowledge of a second language.

What Teach For All offers

• Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress.
• Professional and personal enriching experiences that will allow ample opportunities to make a positive impact to the work of Teach For All and beyond
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs.
• All roles are 100% remote, with the option for in-office collaboration in some locations.
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements
• And much more!

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on the country of hire and prior work experience.

Work Authorization

Please note, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. All candidates must possess local permanent work authorization/permit in order to be considered.

Travel and Hours

All work is delivered virtually. Up to 10% of travel may be required. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation in English directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

About Teach For All

Teach For All is a global network of 64 independent, locally led organizations and a global organization united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. Teach For All’s global organization works to increase the network’s impact by supporting the development of new organizations; fostering network connectivity and learning; providing coaching and consulting; and enabling access to global resources for the benefit of the network.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that inspires individuals of all backgrounds – across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, political views, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, physical disabilities, languages, ages, genders and prior experiences – to bring their full selves to the work of ensuring educational opportunity for all.

In order to maximize our effectiveness in fulfilling Teach For All’s mission, we also feel it is important to focus on increasing representation and inclusiveness with respect to two dimensions in particular: we prioritize diversity of geography because this can help us quickly understand and connect with the diverse cultures and geographies of the world. We also prioritize increasing the representation and inclusiveness of team members who themselves have experienced the inequities we’re working to address and share the background (e.g. economic, racial and ethnic, religious) of the most disadvantaged groups in their countries.

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Key Responsibilities

• Establishment and management of funds and fund counterparties.
• Working on offer and other fund documents.
• Attending to contracts review and registration of deeds.
• To conduct credit, bankruptcy and reputation checks.
• Drafting and/or coordinating regular fund updates, reports.
• Reporting to investors, clients, Compliance Committee and the Board.
• To monitor and support internal risk management systems and the management of external service providers.
• Compliance with Australian Financial Services Licence and Australian Credit Licence requirements.
• Management of corporate authorised representative compliance.
• AML/CTF, FATCA, Sanctions and other regulatory compliance.
• Working collaboratively with Group Compliance on compliance related registers, complaints management, regulatory lodgments, policy maintenance/updates and as further required.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends and anticipating areas of focus and attention of regulators and embed those within day-to-day operational activities.
• Active participant in setting up staff know-how sessions.
• Liaising with panel lawyers and external service providers
• Liaising with auditors and attending to the status of audits, findings and recommendations.
• To seek improvements in efficiencies in processes and workflow and to assist with marketing activities, as required.

Key Requirements

• 1-2 years of prior experience in Law within the financial services, funds management, corporate or finance sector.
• Experience in business, accounting, commerce or compliance and risk management is desirable. Financial Services Institute diploma and Industry affiliations would be advantageous.
• Excellent legal review and drafting skills.
• Understanding of the funds management industry, services, clients and competitors.
• Strong business management skills including pro-active client management.
• Strong compliance and risk management ethic with attention to detail in implementing high quality processes to ensure compliance obligations are met and exposure to risk minimized.
• Personal Traits: Business professional, with outstanding reputation and a high level of integrity, excellent attention to detail, proactive and continuous learning mindset, collaboration and teamwork, adaptability and resilience and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in office-based software applications as well as organisation specific applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), MYOB, Titanium Registry Software, etc.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal

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The Role:
Reporting directly into the Chief Compliance Officer, this role will see you elevate your Compliance & Legal career with a thriving bank that has an extensive international network of across 12 countries. This critical role is to be the primal assistant to the Chief Compliance Officer in managing all duties for the Compliance & Legal department.

Responsibilities:

• Timely AML / CTF & Sanctions screening and reporting duties, including transaction monitoring

• Review and approve corporate client onboarding and perform periodic review (KYC)

• Maintain and administer CDD records and metrics

• Maintain the Compliance & Legal Register

• Review and update policies & procedures that support the compliance framework

• Facilitate ongoing compliance trainingto all bank employees

• Draft and vet contracts with third party legal and counterparties

• Support with legal search and provide updates about regulatory changes to the Senior Management

• Translate compliance documents and reports for the Head Office

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary degree in Finance, Business and/or Law

• Basicknowledge of Prudential Standards, ASIC Guidelines and AMLCTF requirements

• Good understanding of Australian financial markets and basic licensing obligations (banking & AFSL license) is desirable

• Highly motivated, capable of multi-tasking, and willingness to learn and develop within the role

• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritisetasks in order of urgency

• Knowledge of Chinese regulations and financial services laws is highly desirable

• Ability to speak / type / read Chinese

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please send an up to date CV to Eugena Gong on 02 8227 9200 or apply directly via the Apply for this job button. Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.

We are seeking a senior professional to manage the legal and compliance functions across WTW Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island businesses. This role involves supporting complex legal and compliance projects, advising leadership on various issues, overseeing the Pacific compliance program, and collaborating with other practice areas and functions to ensure seamless support. The successful candidate will lead a small team of legal and compliance personnel.

The Role

• Manage the provision of general legal, transactional, and regulatory advice to the Pacific business leadership teams.
• Oversee and manage the overall compliance program for the Pacific sub-region.
• Serve as trusted adviser and resource on legal and compliance matters for the above-mentioned business teams.
• Meet all the Pacific sub-region commitments within the Annual Compliance Plan and identify areas of opportunity and improvement going forward.
• Develop any revisions to the compliance program due to regulatory change management or the introduction of new products.
• Drive functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to OGC and WTW business objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a professional team, including the monitoring of colleague wellbeing and progress against inclusion and diversity objectives.
• Undertake and oversee effective engagement with the company’s business clients, government regulators, vendors, outside lawyers, trade bodies and other parties.
• Manage legal and compliance issues effectively and efficiently in line with WTW objectives and values and within company and entity risk appetites.
• Manage external legal and other expenditures according to the OGC budget and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Work with the broader global OGC teams as a high-functioning and collaborative group.
• Ensure effective use of management information and timely reporting of key issues and recommendations to the Compliance Director or General Counsel, including matters for external and internal board, committee, and regulator reports.

The Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior lawyer with over 15 years in private practice and/or in-house roles. Must be licensed and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand is required, with deep knowledge and understanding strongly preferred.Direct experience providing regulatory compliance support, or managing others who have provided such support, is also strongly preferred.
• Solid track record of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters in an efficient and commercial-friendly manner.
• Deep knowledge and experience in financial services laws and regulations are required. Some experience with the insurance sector is required, with deep experience preferred.
• Experience in advising professional services businesses is preferred.
• Experience giving legal advice throughout the Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels to provide strategic legal advice and promote an effective and business focused compliance culture.
• Experience working in a global business is preferred. The ability to work independently, with limited daily support from managers in different time zones, is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and opinions with discretion. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to see the big picture in terms of the Company’s legal and ethical obligations for the protection of its reputation.
• Commercial awareness – a commercial and pragmatic approach to managing legal and compliance risks.
• Effective team management skills preferred. Respected for expertise and work ethic, inspiring others as a role model.
• Experience in managing legal and compliance matters effectively and in a manner that upholds the Company’s reputation for integrity.
• Ability to support legal and compliance aspects of M&A (including due diligence), and to identify potential issues.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of regulatory changes and to support the Company’s businesses and functions in addressing those changes.
• Innovative thinker, effective delegator but established hands-on lawyer, with a record of diligent and active involvement in projects.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do.We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversityincludinggender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watsonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

We are seeking a senior professional to manage the legal and compliance functions across WTW Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island businesses. This role involves supporting complex legal and compliance projects, advising leadership on various issues, overseeing the Pacific compliance program, and collaborating with other practice areas and functions to ensure seamless support. The successful candidate will lead a small team of legal and compliance personnel.

The Role

• Manage the provision of general legal, transactional, and regulatory advice to the Pacific business leadership teams.
• Oversee and manage the overall compliance program for the Pacific sub-region.
• Serve as trusted adviser and resource on legal and compliance matters for the above-mentioned business teams.
• Meet all the Pacific sub-region commitments within the Annual Compliance Plan and identify areas of opportunity and improvement going forward.
• Develop any revisions to the compliance program due to regulatory change management or the introduction of new products.
• Drive functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to OGC and WTW business objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a professional team, including the monitoring of colleague wellbeing and progress against inclusion and diversity objectives.
• Undertake and oversee effective engagement with the company’s business clients, government regulators, vendors, outside lawyers, trade bodies and other parties.
• Manage legal and compliance issues effectively and efficiently in line with WTW objectives and values and within company and entity risk appetites.
• Manage external legal and other expenditures according to the OGC budget and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Work with the broader global OGC teams as a high-functioning and collaborative group.
• Ensure effective use of management information and timely reporting of key issues and recommendations to the Compliance Director or General Counsel, including matters for external and internal board, committee, and regulator reports.

The Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior lawyer with over 15 years in private practice and/or in-house roles. Must be licensed and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand is required, with deep knowledge and understanding strongly preferred.Direct experience providing regulatory compliance support, or managing others who have provided such support, is also strongly preferred.
• Solid track record of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters in an efficient and commercial-friendly manner.
• Deep knowledge and experience in financial services laws and regulations are required. Some experience with the insurance sector is required, with deep experience preferred.
• Experience in advising professional services businesses is preferred.
• Experience giving legal advice throughout the Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels to provide strategic legal advice and promote an effective and business focused compliance culture.
• Experience working in a global business is preferred. The ability to work independently, with limited daily support from managers in different time zones, is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and opinions with discretion. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to see the big picture in terms of the Company’s legal and ethical obligations for the protection of its reputation.
• Commercial awareness – a commercial and pragmatic approach to managing legal and compliance risks.
• Effective team management skills preferred. Respected for expertise and work ethic, inspiring others as a role model.
• Experience in managing legal and compliance matters effectively and in a manner that upholds the Company’s reputation for integrity.
• Ability to support legal and compliance aspects of M&A (including due diligence), and to identify potential issues.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of regulatory changes and to support the Company’s businesses and functions in addressing those changes.
• Innovative thinker, effective delegator but established hands-on lawyer, with a record of diligent and active involvement in projects.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do.We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversityincludinggender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watsonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Gilead Sciences Pty Ltd. is seeking a Senior Counsel (Associate Director Legal & Compliance) to join the Legal team within the Australia and New Zealand commercial affiliate, based in Melbourne, as part of the ACE Legal and Compliance team supporting Australia, Canada, and Europe. The ANZ affiliate supports Gilead’s virology business, including HIV and liver diseases, and growing oncology business including the Gilead Kite CAR T portfolio and solid tumour products.

A legal career at Gilead combines cutting-edge science with precision problem solving in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Gilead lawyers have a seat at the table, providing counsel to business leaders and influencing decisions as they happen. This role offers high visibility and direct engagement with cross-functional teams, supporting the achievement of commercial goals within legal and compliance frameworks.

The role reports to the Head of Lead and Compliance (Associate General Counsel / Senior Director Legal & Compliance) and involves managing a high volume of legal and compliance support, requiring a responsive, self-driven, and hands-on approach. The team also manages healthcare compliance programs, including process development, monitoring, and transparency obligations.

You will be a key part of the Legal & Compliance team, supporting the Affiliate’s Business Units, Market Access team, Commercial Operations, and other departments on legal and business conduct matters. This includes providing legal advice on sales and marketing strategies, medical education activities, public affairs, patient group and community activities, and policy and government initiatives.

The role also involves supporting the compliance program, providing tools and guidance on Gilead’s Business Conduct Manual, the Medicines Australia Code of Practice, competition and consumer law, and anti-bribery measures.

• Providing strategic legal advice and operational support on product promotion, launch, and market access strategies.
• Supporting legal aspects of product regulation and reimbursement, including the Therapeutic Goods Act and the National Health Act.
• Advising on competition law and anti-bribery/anti-corruption in collaboration with global teams.
• Designing and delivering legal training programs.

• Implementing compliance practices within the ANZ affiliate, ensuring alignment with Gilead standards.
• Collaborating on policy, training, and monitoring compliance activities.
• Providing interpretation and advice on compliance requirements and approval processes.
• Supporting review and approval of high-risk activities and promotional materials.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, motivated lawyer with a passion for legal topics in the life sciences industry, possessing:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across local, regional, and global teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Client service orientation with the ability to respond quickly to complex situations.
• Cross-cultural relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.
• Comfort with operational compliance responsibilities.

We seek a diverse thinker who values inclusion and feedback, committed to our core values of integrity, inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and accountability. Our leadership commitments include:

• I AM BOLD and AGILE.
• I CARE and prioritize people.
• I LISTEN and communicate openly.
• I TRUST and make sound decisions.
• I OWN my words and actions.

• Qualified lawyer admitted in Australia.
• 10+ years of legal experience, ideally with industry and law firm background.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or regulated industries.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and developing medicines for unmet medical needs worldwide, focusing on HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, cell therapy, and respiratory conditions.

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday if you are a current Gilead employee or contractor.

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At Inchcape, we are a global leader in automotive distribution and retail, representing some of the world's most iconic vehicle brands. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we deliver outstanding customer experiences and operational efficiency across our supply chain.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, and working as part of a broader Australasian Legal & Compliance Team, the Legal & Compliance Counsel – Operations is responsible for delivering practical, timely legal and compliance support to our logistics and dealer operations division. You will act as a trusted legal advisor, guiding stakeholders through a wide range of commercial contracts, regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, and legal risks. From services and supplier contracts and consumer law queries to privacy, franchising, and property matters, this role offers the opportunity to work across diverse legal areas with autonomy and impact.

You will also take the lead on legal training initiatives and collaborate with internal stakeholders on critical projects, compliance frameworks, and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to our operational business units across a wide range of commercial, logistics, and procurement contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, logistics/trucking contracts, property leases, dealer agreements, and finance-related documentation.
• Guide stakeholders on legal obligations relating to Australian Consumer Law, Privacy, Franchise Law, and Competition Law.
• Support and advise on customer complaints, litigation, and dispute resolution matters.
• Deliver legal training across areas such as ACL, Privacy, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage privacy inquiries and compliance requirements across assigned business units.
• Attend stakeholder sites and provide hands-on legal support where necessary (some interstate travel may apply).
• Work collaboratively with Legal & Compliance Team colleagues on strategic initiatives and additional workstreams to deliver legal and compliance services effectively across all business units.

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative legal professional who thrives on building strong partnerships across the business. You understand how to translate legal complexity into commercial clarity, and you are comfortable managing a varied workload.

You will also bring:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law and an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate.
• 8+ years’ post-qualification experience across both private practice and in-house legal environments.
• Expertise in Contract Law, with a proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement, or government tendering is beneficial.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience across Franchise Law, Competition Law, Australian Consumer Law, Privacy Law, and Consumer Finance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to build relationships and communicate legal advice to non-legal audiences.
• Prior experience within the automotive industry will be highly regarded.
• Where possible, our flexible work policy helps support you in achieving a genuine work-life balance.
• Thorough and ongoing training provided to support you in all aspects of your role.
• Career and development opportunities – providing you with a sense of purpose and direction, you drive your destiny with Inchcape.
• Supportive team environment – we foster a positive and supportive team culture and thrive on working well together.
• Enjoy more time doing what you love with additional days off including an annual Wellbeing Leave Day and annual Volunteering Leave Day each year.
• Recognition and Rewards – we recognise individual and team accomplishments.
• Access to our employee benefits program including company car rental program and discounts on vehicle purchases, plus many more!

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We are seeking a senior professional to manage the legal and compliance functions across WTW Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island businesses. This role involves supporting complex legal and compliance projects, advising leadership on various issues, overseeing the Pacific compliance program, and collaborating with other practice areas and functions to ensure seamless support. The successful candidate will lead a small team of legal and compliance personnel.

The Role

• Manage the provision of general legal, transactional, and regulatory advice to the Pacific business leadership teams.
• Oversee and manage the overall compliance program for the Pacific sub-region.
• Serve as trusted adviser and resource on legal and compliance matters for the above-mentioned business teams.
• Meet all the Pacific sub-region commitments within the Annual Compliance Plan and identify areas of opportunity and improvement going forward.
• Develop any revisions to the compliance program due to regulatory change management or the introduction of new products.
• Drive functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to OGC and WTW business objectives.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a professional team, including the monitoring of colleague wellbeing and progress against inclusion and diversity objectives.
• Undertake and oversee effective engagement with the company’s business clients, government regulators, vendors, outside lawyers, trade bodies and other parties.
• Manage legal and compliance issues effectively and efficiently in line with WTW objectives and values and within company and entity risk appetites.
• Manage external legal and other expenditures according to the OGC budget and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Work with the broader global OGC teams as a high-functioning and collaborative group.
• Ensure effective use of management information and timely reporting of key issues and recommendations to the Compliance Director or General Counsel, including matters for external and internal board, committee, and regulator reports.

The Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior lawyer with over 15 years in private practice and/or in-house roles. Must be licensed and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand is required, with deep knowledge and understanding strongly preferred.Direct experience providing regulatory compliance support, or managing others who have provided such support, is also strongly preferred.
• Solid track record of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters in an efficient and commercial-friendly manner.
• Deep knowledge and experience in financial services laws and regulations are required. Some experience with the insurance sector is required, with deep experience preferred.
• Experience in advising professional services businesses is preferred.
• Experience giving legal advice throughout the Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels to provide strategic legal advice and promote an effective and business focused compliance culture.
• Experience working in a global business is preferred. The ability to work independently, with limited daily support from managers in different time zones, is required.
• Ability to handle confidential information and opinions with discretion. Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to see the big picture in terms of the Company’s legal and ethical obligations for the protection of its reputation.
• Commercial awareness – a commercial and pragmatic approach to managing legal and compliance risks.
• Effective team management skills preferred. Respected for expertise and work ethic, inspiring others as a role model.
• Experience in managing legal and compliance matters effectively and in a manner that upholds the Company’s reputation for integrity.
• Ability to support legal and compliance aspects of M&A (including due diligence), and to identify potential issues.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of regulatory changes and to support the Company’s businesses and functions in addressing those changes.
• Innovative thinker, effective delegator but established hands-on lawyer, with a record of diligent and active involvement in projects.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do.We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversityincludinggender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watsonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email