The organisation
Adara Development is part of the Adara Group — a global development organisation with a bold mission: to bridge the worlds of business and people living in extreme poverty. For over 27 years, Adara Development has delivered long-term, high-impact programs in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Remote Community Development (RCD) in Uganda and Nepal, reaching more than 600,000 people. Adara Advisors Pty Ltd is the corporate advisory arm of the Adara Group, generating profits to fund Adara Development’s work
about the role
Join the Adara Group as a Summer Legal Intern and gain practical experience across legal, compliance, governance and transactional matters. Working with our Legal and Risk team in Sydney, you will assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, updating policies and procedures, preparing communications, responding to day-to-day legal matters and providing administrative support.
This is a casual internship working Mondays and Wednesdays, offering valuable professional experience across both Adara’s international development and business operations.
- Fully paid internship
- Role is designed to help you progress your professional and personal development
- Contribute in a meaningful way to a team that is making a global difference
about you
You are currently studying towards a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and have a strong academic record, well-developed research and writing skills, and excellent attention to detail. You communicate confidently, work well with others and bring a proactive, positive and energetic approach.
You will share Adara’s passion for social justice and making a difference, and demonstrate kindness, integrity, fairness, flexibility and creativity. Previous legal or not-for-profit experience will be well regarded but is not essential.
Benefits
- Highly regarded, well-funded, international development organisation
- Supportive, collaborative and mission-led working environment
- Values-led culture that prioritises humility, integrity and impact
- Competitive salary with access to tax-effective salary packaging
Adara is a child-safe organisation committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in all our work. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history check and sign Adara’s safeguarding and child protection code of conduct prior to commencing employment.
location
Our offices are located in The Rocks, Sydney.
job description
A link to the detailed Job Description can be found here.
All questions in relation to this role are to be directed to careers@adaragroup.org.