Principal Solicitor, Advisory (12-month fixed term)

About the role

APRA is recruiting a Principal Solicitor, Advisory for a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in its Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, timely and practical legal advice in an area of specialisation (banking, superannuation or insurance) on issues arising in industries regulated by APRA or corporate matters, and contributes to law reform proposals aligned with APRA's risk appetite. You will report to the Manager, Advisory Legal.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver practical advisory advice to internal stakeholders, informed by a 'one-APRA' mindset
• Advise APRA as a body corporate on commercial contracts and relevant aspects of the Commonwealth Finance Law
• Support managers and colleagues in delivering timely, expert and outcomes-oriented advice
• Build rapport with stakeholders quickly and understand where Advisory Legal adds value
• Share knowledge, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the Legal team's workstreams and knowledge management
• Work with stakeholders across APRA and industry-aligned supervision teams on novel and untested issues

Required profile

• Legal experience in one or more APRA-regulated industries or in corporate/commercial law
• Current practising certificate and post-admission experience in-house, at a regulator or in private practice
• Australian citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance
• Ideally experience in superannuation, insurance and/or banking

Required skills

• Project management, prioritisation and organisation
• Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders, including supervised entities and counsel instructed by APRA
• Ability to work with an interstate and blended team