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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I provide subject matter expertise, assistance and support in managing regulatory affairs engagements and relationships across the PEXA business.• Work with the Chief Regulatory Officer and SM, Regulatory & Government Affairs to manage the key relationships across the business – including, ARNECC, Registrars, ACCC, SROs, DTA, RBA, Legal Services Council, PI Insurers, ASIC• Provide advocacy and strategic assistance to the business in dealing with the Regulatory environment and the PEXA eco-system• Provide support and guidance to growth businesses (international, ventures, insights)• Assist the business progress with Regulatory Approvals required • Assisting the business with any Regulatory submissions required

Australia

In addition to my previous tasks, I also handle higher-risk statutory notices, develop and refine processes, and provide legal advice and mentorship to our junior staff. A particular focus is on responding to Subpoenas and Regulatory notices, including ASIC investigations.

Melbourne

Responded to requests for information about customers to assist with criminal investigations, ensuring NAB's compliance with our statutory requirements. Particular focus in this role was given to balancing the protection of our customers' personal data and their privacy, against preventing the use of our banking systems for criminal activity.

Melbourne, Australia

Assessed NAB customers' backgrounds and reported foreign tax data to ensure compliance with Common Reporting Standards.

This was a short-term assignment as part of a small "SWAT Team" special project, performing in-depth Know Your Customer background checks on our high-profile high-value corporate clients.

Perth, Australia

Assisted with preparations for the 2019 Australian Federal Election, including analysing applications to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, and overseeing the production of voting ballots.

Perth, Australia

A government statutory body providing independent trustee and asset management services to the WA community. I was employed through IPA Recruitment as a contractor.Duties: - Drafting probate and conveyancing applications.- Analysing compliance of Wills to legislative requirements. - Preparing a high volume of legal documents such as affidavits, contracts and trust deed instruments to meet close deadlines. - Legal research using online databases.- Liaising with stakeholders via telephone and email correspondence. - Meeting with clients and stakeholders regarding ongoing matters.- Preparing reports and analysing data using Excel. - Providing advice to lawyers and the Managing Law Clerk.Achievements: - Developed and coded a new end-of-month financial reporting spreadsheet.- Independently led a special project to investigate unprocessed Wills.

A suburban firm specialising predominantly in providing Family Law services to Legal Aid clients. I completed my Practical Legal Training placement here and was hired in a casual position. Duties:- Drafting legal documents and correspondence.- Attending court; filing documents and assisting with appearances. - Liaising with clients and external stakeholders. - Legal research. - Handling accounts and billing.Achievements:- Prepared a successful urgent Supreme Court appeal application.- Developed and implemented a new officewide filing system.

A boutique firm. I assisted with pre-trial preparations for the Lloyd Rayney criminal trial.Duties:- Digitising evidence documents. - Liaising with client, defence witnesses and media. Achievements:- Designed precedent pro-forma document used for digitisation.- Discovered inconsistencies with prosecution documents, point later used in trial.

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb)

Activities and Societies: Murdoch Student Law Society Committee Member, Murdoch Open Day Volunteer

Practical Legal Training

I studied my Practical Legal Training here while working at WLM Barrister and Solicitor. I was admitted to practice Law in the Supreme.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Exchange, Sports Law, Hd

Education record

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial