Principal Lawyer

Legal Practice Board; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 196,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlements (annual,个人

Long service leave

Parental leave

End of trip facilities

Public transport access

Salary sacrifice option for superann

Job summary

Legal Practice Board in Western Australia seeks a Principal Lawyer to lead complex investigations and prosecutions, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and provide high‑level legal guidance to senior management. The role reports to the Director Investigation and Legal and involves engagement with courts and regulatory bodies.

The position offers permanent, full‑time work with a competitive salary and 12% superannuation, along with professional development and generous leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex investigations and prosecutions.
• Ability to supervise senior lawyers, investigators and support staff.
• Provide high‑level legal advice and reports to senior management and the Board.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and prosecutions in disciplinary matters.
• Supervise legal and para‑legal staff to deliver Board objectives.
• Provide strategic legal guidance and reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Engage with courts and regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Disciplinary proceedings

Civil litigation

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Court experience

Education

Qualified lawyer (WA)

Job description

SCL6/SCL7 $195,642 - $221,389 p.a. plus Superannuation Permanent – Full Time CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 5:00pm (AWST) An exciting opportunity for a Principal Lawyer has come about at the Legal Practice Board ( Board ). There is currently one permanent full-time vacancy to be filled from this recruitment process. The Board is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal services in Western Australia. The Board aims to be a leader in the area of regulation and prides itself on working with stakeholders to promote the administration of justice and an efficient and effective Australian legal profession.

About the role

The Investigation & Legal team investigates and prosecutes serious and complex allegations about lawyers, law practices and unqualified entities engaged in legal practice, for the protection of clients and the public generally. Disciplinary and criminal prosecutions occur in a variety of jurisdictions including the Supreme Court, State Administrative tribunal and Magistrates Court. This team’s litigation role extends also to matters where the Board is the respondent such as review, appeal and civil matters. Reporting to the Director Investigation and Legal, this role is responsible for providing comprehensive investigative and legal services to the Board. Principals lead complex investigations, dispute resolution processes and the prosecution of criminal and civil matters. Principals also supervise senior lawyers, lawyers, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff in the delivery of Board objectives. The successful applicant will also provide high level advice and reports to senior management and members of the Board and you can obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting John-Paul Colella, Director Investigation and Legal on [phone].

Why the Board?

At the Board, you will be part of an organisation dedicated to promoting the efficient and effective administration of justice in Western Australia by, amongst other things, enhancing the protection of clients of law practices and the public generally. The Board’s work is meaningful, challenging and impactful, ensuring high standards within the legal profession and fostering public confidence in the legal system. Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team committed to excellence, innovation and service to the Western Australian community.

In addition to being part of a purpose-driven organisation, this role offers a competitive salary, 12% superannuation, and a range of benefits which includes:

• Professional development opportunities;
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave;
• End of trip facilities;
• Easy access to public transport;
• Option to salary sacrifice superannuation.

The Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, young people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

For more information on the Board, please visit the website at www.lpbwa.org.au

Subsequent Vacancies While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Board or the wider public sector, or both, which arise within twelve months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time.

NO LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.