DLA Piper has a new opportunity for a Responsible Business Project Coordinator to join our dynamic international team, based in Sydney or Melbourne. As part of the Responsible Business Hub, you will help support DLA Piper’s global efforts to operate ethically and sustainably. You will coordinate projects, manage events, support pro bono operations, and collaborate with stakeholders across Asia-Pacific and globally.
Primarily supporting the Asia-Pacific team while collaborating closely with the wider international Responsible Business Hub, you will provide support on a range of initiatives including our Global Scholarship Program and New Perimeter, which promote access to legal education and justice, pro bono legal services for individuals and organisations in need, our strategic partnership with UNHCR to support displaced communities and our internal sustainability efforts, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting health and well-being within the firm.
What you will be doing
- Handling matter openings, conflict checks, Anti Money Laundering processes, and engagement letters
- Supporting pro bono partners with calendar schedules, travel, expenses, and secondments
- Organising events and managing logistics
- Collecting and reporting pro bono data
- Preparing internal/external communications and presentations
- Coordinating projects with charity partners and legal centres
What we are looking for
- 3+ years’ experience in a secretarial or project coordination role (professional services preferred)
- Strong initiative, independence, and teamwork
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Passion for social justice and sustainability
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
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We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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