Principal Lawyer Regulation

Day One Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Two days per week from home

Supportive team

Job summary

Day One Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded Queensland organisation to appoint a Principal Lawyer for the Regulation team on a two‑year contract. This intermediate to senior role offers high impact, shaping national regulatory frameworks and providing executive‑level counsel.

You will join a supportive team of 8 lawyers, with flexibility and two days per week from home. The position focuses on complex regulatory matters and collaboration with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree and be admitted or eligible to practise in Queensland.
• Strong research and analytical skills underpin regulatory advice.
• Experience in regulatory, government, administrative or property law is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior, specialist advice to executives on legislation and regulatory conditions.
• Review work and guide team on complex matters; escalate strategic issues as needed.
• Lead and contribute to projects shaping national and Queensland regulatory frameworks.
• Represent the organisation in national forums and promote cross‑jurisdiction consistency.
• Prepare high-level briefings and advice for senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Engage with industry and government stakeholders on legislative changes.
• Draft regulatory documents, policy positions and correspondence on complex matters.

Skills

Regulatory advice

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation interpretation

Drafting regulatory documents

Project leadership

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice in Queensland

Job description

Day One Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded Queensland organisation that operates in a highly regulated environment. They’re looking for an experienced lawyer to join their Regulation team as Principal Lawyer. The position is offered as a two-year contract role.

This is a intermediate to senior level, high-impact role. You’ll give authoritative advice on complex regulatory and compliance matters, help shape how a national regulatory framework develops, and work closely with executive leadership. The work is varied, intellectually rich and different from what you’ll find in most in-house or private practice roles.

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team of 8 lawyers, with real flexibility and 2 days a week working from home.

What you’ll be doing

• Giving senior, specialist advice to executive leadership on interpreting, applying and improving legislation, regulations and regulatory conditions
• Reviewing work and guiding team members on complex or sensitive matters, and escalating strategic issues where needed
• Leading and contributing to projects that develop and improve the regulatory framework, both in Queensland and nationally
• Representing the organisation on national working groups and forums, and influencing outcomes while promoting consistency across jurisdictions
• Preparing high-level briefings and advice for senior executives and government stakeholders
• Engaging with industry and government stakeholders on changes to legislation, rules and processes
• Drafting regulatory documents, policy positions and correspondence on complex matters

About you

• Law degree, and admitted (or eligible for immediate admission) to practise in Queensland
• Solid experience giving legal advice backed by sound research and analysis
• A background in regulatory, government, administrative or property law
• Strong drafting skills, including regulatory instruments, contracts and other agreements
• An understanding of government policy and decision-making processes, which is highly regarded
• Exposure to contract, corporations or privacy law, which is advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, and confidence working both on your own and as part of a team
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities