Principal Solicitor, Advisory (12-Month Contract)

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is seeking a Principal Solicitor, Advisory for a 12-month fixed term to join the Sydney team. You will provide high-quality legal advice across banking, superannuation or insurance, and contribute to law reform and strategic policy discussions within the Advisory Legal team.

You will work with stakeholders across APRA and act as a senior mentor, guiding junior colleagues while delivering practical, risk-aware legal solutions in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate and post-admission experience.
• Experience in APRA-regulated industries or corporate/commercial law.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, pragmatic advisory advice aligned to APRA's risk appetite.
• Advise APRA on commercial contracts and relevant Commonwealth Finance Law.
• Support managers and colleagues in delivering timely, outcomes-oriented advice.
• Establish rapport with stakeholders and identify value-added opportunities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Legal experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Industry experience (APRA-regulated)

Education

Legal practising certificate

Job description

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is seeking a Principal Solicitor, Advisory for a 12-month fixed term to join the Sydney team. You will provide high-quality legal advice across banking, superannuation or insurance, and contribute to law reform and strategic policy discussions within the Advisory Legal team.

You will work with stakeholders across APRA and act as a senior mentor, guiding junior colleagues while delivering practical, risk-aware legal solutions in a dynamic