Senior Solicitor - Regulatory

Senior regulatory solicitor role delivering complex legal advice, leading projects, and influencing decisions.

Your new company

This independent regulatory organisation plays a critical role in ensuring public safety and compliance across a complex and evolving sector. With a strong mandate focused on community outcomes, the organisation is known for its high standards, collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement.
You will be joining a professional, values-driven environment that prioritises integrity, excellence and innovation, while supporting employees with flexibility, development opportunities and a positive work-life balance.


Your new role

As a Senior Solicitor – Regulatory, you will provide strategic, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters. Reporting into senior leadership, you will also lead key legal and compliance projects and contribute to organisational decision-making at the highest levels.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing authoritative legal advice on regulatory, compliance and administrative law matters
  • Drafting and reviewing regulatory instruments, including notices, directions and enforcement tools
  • Interpreting and applying complex legislation, regulations and standards
  • Advising on governance, privacy, data security and regulatory powers
  • Managing litigation and administrative review matters, including tribunal proceedings
  • Leading cross-functional legal and compliance projects
  • Briefing senior stakeholders and engaging with external counsel
  • Delivering training and mentoring junior team members
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Melbourne CBD.

What you'll need to succeed

You are an experienced legal professional with a strong foundation in regulatory law and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:
  • Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer with a current (or eligible) Victorian Practising Certificate
  • Significant experience in private practice, in-house or within a regulatory environment
  • Strong expertise across administrative law, compliance and regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and complex matters independently
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leaders and external advisors
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable:
  • Experience within government or regulatory environments
  • Exposure to safety, compliance, privacy or FOI legislation
  • Experience with tribunal matters or regulatory enforcement
  • Experience improving legal processes or compliance frameworks


What you'll get in return

  • The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact legal matters
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance focus
  • A values-led culture committed to integrity, respect and excellence

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or email Laura Meyer on Laura.Meyer@hays.com.au.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Legal
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
2999052

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Laura Meyer, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0261127654

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