Lead Enforcement Solicitor — Complex Regulatory Matters

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in Melbourne seeks a Principal Solicitor to lead complex enforcement and resolution matters, and provide practical legal advice on investigations, litigation, enforcement action and APRA powers.

You will identify key facts, legal issues and evidentiary risks; develop strategies; prepare recommendations for senior decision makers; and review work of other lawyers while sharing expertise across the team.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen with eligibility for security clearance.
• Substantial experience in regulatory investigations, enforcement, litigation or administrative law.
• Experience in banking, insurance, superannuation or financial services regulation is highly regarded.
• Strong legal analysis and sound judgement in complex or uncertain situations.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and enforcement matters from planning through to recommendation and outcome.
• Advise on legal, evidentiary, litigation and regulatory risks.
• Identify potential breaches, evidentiary gaps and key legal issues.
• Develop case theories and enforcement, litigation or resolution strategies.
• Prepare legal advice, notices, evidence, briefs and papers for senior decision makers.
• Lead interviews, examinations and other evidence-gathering activities.
• Coordinate matter teams and oversee external lawyers, counsel and experts where required.
• Explain and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders and respond to challenge as matters develop.
• Mentor other lawyers and contribute to the broader Legal team's knowledge and capability.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Enforcement

Litigation

Administrative law

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Australian practising certificate

Job description

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in Melbourne seeks a Principal Solicitor to lead complex enforcement and resolution matters, and provide practical legal advice on investigations, litigation, enforcement action and APRA powers.

You will identify key facts, legal issues and evidentiary risks; develop strategies; prepare recommendations for senior decision makers; and review work of other lawyers while sharing expertise across the team.