Principal Advisory Solicitor – Financial Services (12M)

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

Job summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seeks a Principal Solicitor, Advisory for a 12-month fixed-term contract in its Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices. The role focuses on delivering high-quality legal advice across banking, superannuation or insurance, and contributing to law reform aligned to APRA's risk appetite.

You will collaborate with the Advisory Legal team, mentor junior colleagues, and support strategic initiatives across APRA's governance and regulatory functions.

Qualifications

• You will hold a current practising certificate and have post-admission experience working in house, at a regulator or in private practice.
• Experience in one or more of APRA-regulated industries (superannuation, insurance and banking) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, practical advisory advice embodying APRA's risk appetite to internal stakeholders, informed by a 'one-APRA' mindset.
• Advise APRA as a body corporate in commercial contracts and relevant aspects of the Commonwealth Finance Law.
• Support managers and other colleagues in Advisory Legal in the delivery of timely, expert and outcomes-oriented advice.
• Establish rapport with stakeholders quickly and understanding where Advisory Legal can add value.
• Support a positive and inclusive culture.

Job description

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority seeks a Principal Solicitor, Advisory for a 12-month fixed-term contract in its Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane offices. The role focuses on delivering high-quality legal advice across banking, superannuation or insurance, and contributing to law reform aligned to APRA's risk appetite.

You will collaborate with the Advisory Legal team, mentor junior colleagues, and support strategic initiatives across APRA's governance and regulatory functions.