Maryana Yako

Provide strategic legal advice to clients in regulated industries including financial services, technology, and infrastructure. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad suite of commercial agreements and advise on cross-jurisdictional matters.

Oversaw compliance across all aspects of the business, including NDIS regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Developed and implemented policies and procedures in accordance with NDIS Practice Standards and the Fair Work Act 2009.

Managed legal and regulatory compliance obligations within a regulated financial services entity, with direct exposure to AFCA, IDR/EDR frameworks, and the General Insurance Code of Practice. Prepared responses for External Disputes Resolution and participated in EDR Conciliation Conferences.

Managed file documentation and drafted various legal documents including advice letters, court papers, briefs, and correspondence. Oversaw Workers' Compensation and TAC conciliation processes and participated in court proceedings.

Embedded within NAB's in-house legal function, supporting four General Counsels across a major Australian bank's legal operations. Acted as the initial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and managed administrative tasks.

Provided comprehensive case management support to the Principal Lawyer in handling extensive caseloads across various personal injury areas. Drafted pleadings, document responses, and discoveries, and managed billing and costing of matters.

Provided dedicated support to the Special Counsel within the Medical Negligence Practice. Managed files and diaries, conducted dictaphone typing, and drafted letters and general correspondence.

Provided robust support to the Managing Associate and Associate, ensuring the efficient operation of their legal practice. Handled and maintained WorkCover Statutory Benefits, Impairment claims, and Common Law files.

Practical Legal Training completed at the College of Law in 2021.

Bachelor of Laws degree from Victoria University, completed from 2018 to 2021.

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice from Navitas College of Public Safety, completed from 2013 to 2016.

Certificate III in Business Administration from SET Solutions, completed in 2012.