Foreign Legal Adviser
Core
Support Australian-qualified lawyers on foreign legislation and cross-border legal issues including international matters, enforcement of orders, and estates with overseas assets.
Role type
Foreign Legal Adviser (Legal Research & Advisory)
Builds
Legal opinions, memoranda, and research reports on complex foreign law points.
Domain
Law, International/Cross-border legal services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Foreign law research, legal risk assessment, cross-jurisdictional coordination, written legal analysis, knowledge of foreign legal systems
Preferred skills
Asia-Pacific legal experience, Mandarin language skills
Technologies
Legal research databases, case law repositories
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate legal matters involving international and cross-border issues across multiple jurisdictions; Collaborate with Australian lawyers and overseas practitioners to identify foreign law issues and assess legal risks; Conduct independent legal research into foreign legislation, regulations, and case law; Provide written assessments of potential legal risks and liability issues to assist in strategy development.