We are recruiting for a regulatory and compliance lawyer required for specialist advisory work in a high performing and collaborative team environment.
* Short term contract role in Canberra
* Immediate start
* Excellent daily rate
Role description
* Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel based in Canberra required to fill an urgent contract from
mid-December 2025 to end-March 2026
.
* Experience required in administrative decision-making, statutory interpretation, regulatory frameworks, enforcement matters and internal governance.
* The role is ideally based on-site in
Canberra.
* Remote working
considered for suitable candidates.
About you
* Minimum 4+ years post-admission experience. More experienced lawyers should also apply.
* Previous government in-house experience highly regarded.
* Knowledge of the
Legal Services Directions
2017 is desirable.
* Strong skills in administrative law, regulatory decision-making and statutory interpretation.
* Ability to manage complex matters independently and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
Requirements
* Ability to obtain and maintain a
Baseline security clearance
.
* Full-time preferred, but part-time or job-share arrangements considered.
* Commencement contingent on lodging security clearance paperwork.
Contact
For further information, please contact
Karen Hanigan
on
or
.
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