Partnering with business to uncover and resolve legal risk

I help businesses understand their risk profile, and mitigate foreseeable legal risks, so they can:

  • make the most of opportunities when they arise

  • be resilient in the face of challenges and changes.

Built for modern business

As a business leader, you plan for risk as best you can, and hope the worst doesn’t happen. 

The risk profile of businesses is constantly evolving. Maybe you have a nagging feeling that disaster could strike at any time, or perhaps you have already identified an issue like:

  • performance management or handling unfair dismissal claims

  • workplace injury

  • managing insurances or continuity plans after disaster

  • regulatory change

  • Data management and privacy (for staff or client data).

You need to stay a step ahead, or risk major disruptions or financial implications to your business. 

I help you address current issues and minimise potential legal risks to you, your people, and your business.

Get the tools you need to manage your own risk

“Jen works really well across a range of stakeholders – from health workers to the CEO”

You aren’t used to working with a lawyer like this.

I approach each business with a genuine interest in making things better, and a genuine care for your people and bottom line. That’s why I designed my services to be on-demand and dynamic, and quite different to the way most businesses engage legal support. 

I can help you through a crisis or issue when one arises. Or, I can help you proactively manage legal risk to avoid the crisis, and leave you and your team with the tools you need to manage that risk into the future.

The traditional model

  • You seek reactive advice when things get ‘bad enough’ to call your lawyer.

  • You’re billed per email and phone call.

  • You face delays waiting for call backs and meetings.

  • Your matter is competing for attention between other client matters and court dates.

  • The result? Written advice you have to implement, and fit within the bigger picture of your businesses.

Our work together

  • I take a proactive approach, considering your entire risk profile. Even if I’m hired to help with a pressing matter, I’ll work in a way that sets you up for future success.

  • I work for a fixed-fee, and within a set timeframe.

  • I provide you with on-site (or remote, on-call) support, that fits the rhythms and structures of your business.

  • I am in it with you. I don’t back out of commitments and provide dedicated support for the term of engagement.

  • I don’t just deliver written advice, but help you take action to embed resilience in your business.

Legal support for regional businesses

Regional businesses have the same exposure to risk as city businesses, but don’t always have the same support. 

I want that to change.

I want regional leaders to take a proactive approach in their businesses. That means getting familiar with risk, embedding legal risk management in your business, and doing what you can to stay ahead of potential challenges.

I’ve helped businesses including:

  • health services

  • not-for-profits

  • start-ups

  • retail

  • manufacturing 

  • rural services

  • local government

  • professional services

  • construction and trade.

Get started

If you have a current issue, contact me. 

Or, if you want to get a new perspective on legal risk in your business, start with my legal risk checklist. This will provide an excellent foundation for our first conversation.