Legal Associate

Senet is a leading multidisciplinary gambling law and advisory firm and finalist in the Australian Law Awards – “Boutique Firm of the Year”. Due to our continued growth, Senet has roles for an Associate level lawyers to join our team.



Our people are recognised globally as experts in the gambling industry and ranked highly in Chambers and Partners Global and Asia Pacific. Our team are trusted advisers to some of the world’s largest and most successful gambling and gaming operators, many of which are publicly listed both in Australia and internationally as well as innovative startups and leading players in support industries. We also work closely with industry regulators and principal racing authorities.



Your role will primarily involve providing legal support and advice in relation to a wide range of areas including regulatory advice work, compliance frameworks, assessing new product offerings, advertising and marketing, licensing, industry mergers and acquisitions, contractual matters and negotiations and advising on AML/CTF and responsible gambling laws and regulations.



You will form part of a collaborative high-performing dynamic team that thrives on complexity and providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice.



Your key responsibilities will include:

· Considering new product offerings, advertising campaigns, development of marketing, responsible gambling and other policies and consumer-facing documentation and;

· Assisting clients in connection with regulatory investigations and queries by local gambling authorities, the ACCC, AUSTRAC, law enforcement and other statutory bodies;

· Licence applications, renewals and variations;

· Supporting clients to comply with their legal and regulatory obligations and to provide their products and services responsibly and sustainably;

· Advice in relation to various state and territory-based gambling laws and regulation;

· Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing advice and program reviews; and

· Corporate and commercial advice.



This will be an exciting time to join our firm as we continue through an ongoing period of growth. You will work within a high-performance culture with a focus on accelerating personal learning and development and client service excellence.



To be considered for the role, key requirements include:

· Associate with a mid or top tier law firm, industry participant or regulator.

· Bachelor of laws or higher qualification

· At least 2 years of the relevant experience in the similar role

· Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to develop genuine rapport and work closely with Principals and other team members day-to-day.

· Ability to prioritise and reprioritise workflow.

· Sharp legal analysis and critical thinking skills.

· High attention to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to plan work and meet deadlines.



What’s in it for you?

· The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work day-to-day with the Principals of the firm who are Australia’s leading experts.

· Develop your skills in a collaborative environment with people who are easy to get along with and are supportive.

· Build your knowledge in a complex area of law, where there are few experts in Australia but with work spanning the gamut of commercial matters.

· Enjoy a varied and challenging role with real growth and genuine career progression prospects.

· Attend national industry conferences and ability to build your own professional public profile through Senet’s annual wagering and racing conference and other events.

· Collins Street address with end of trip facilities.

· Flexible Work Arrangements and Work From Home arrangements (currently Mon/Fri Work From Home and Tues/Wed/Thur Office).

· Excellent remuneration package for the right candidates.



To apply

Ensure you meet ALL the criteria. Please attach your cover letter and resume and email to alexandra@senetlegal.com

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