James Morton

Legal Counsel at Opteon AUS & NZ

James Morton has a diverse work experience in the legal field. James is currently working as a Legal Counsel at Opteon since August 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Disputes + Litigation Lawyer at Law Squared from April 2021 to May 2021.

James also has extensive experience at the State Revenue Office Victoria. James started as an Investigator - Land Tax Compliance in January 2016 and worked until February 2017. From February 2017 to September 2018, they worked as a Technical Officer - Landholder Acquisitions. James then transitioned to the role of Solicitor - Debt Litigation, where they were part of a specialized team responsible for recovering debts owed to the Commissioner of State Revenue. Their responsibilities included appearing in court, handling voidable transaction claims, and other debt matters.

Before pursuing their legal career, James worked as a Hardship Consultant at BMW Group from July 2015 to November 2015. James also volunteered at the Disability Discrimination Legal Service from November 2013 to July 2015, gaining valuable experience in the field. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Law Clerk at Beck Legal in January 2014 and as a Market Researcher at DBM Consultants from November 2011 to July 2012.

James Morton completed their education in a chronological order. James attended La Trobe University from 2008 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Arts. James then went back to La Trobe University from 2011 to 2014 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law. In 2012, they briefly attended Örebro University, specializing in Human Rights Law. In 2017, James obtained Admission as an Australian Lawyer from the Supreme Court of Victoria. James also holds a certification as a Solicitor (Federal Courts), although specific details about the institution and year are unavailable.

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  • Legal Counsel

    August, 2021 - present