Principal Solicitor, Enforcement

About the role

APRA's Enforcement team leads complex enforcement and resolution matters and provides practical legal advice on investigations, litigation, enforcement action and the use of APRA's powers. As Principal Solicitor, you will work with supervision and specialist teams across APRA, identifying key facts, legal issues and evidentiary risks, developing strategies and preparing recommendations for senior decision makers. You will also review the work of other lawyers, share your expertise and contribute to legal guidance, precedents and knowledge across the team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and enforcement matters from planning through to recommendation and outcome.
• Advise on legal, evidentiary, litigation and regulatory risks, and identify potential breaches, evidentiary gaps and key legal issues.
• Develop case theories and enforcement, litigation or resolution strategies.
• Prepare legal advice, notices, evidence, briefs and papers for senior decision makers.
• Lead interviews, examinations and other evidence-gathering activities.
• Coordinate matter teams and oversee external lawyers, counsel and experts where required.
• Explain and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders and respond to challenge as matters develop.
• Mentor other lawyers and contribute to the Legal team's knowledge and capability.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance.
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Substantial experience in regulatory investigations, enforcement, litigation and/or administrative law; experience in banking, insurance, superannuation or financial services regulation is highly regarded.
• Ideal candidates have experience leading complex legal or regulatory matters.

Required skills

• Strong legal analysis and sound judgement in complex or uncertain situations.
• Ability to assess evidence and develop clear, practical strategies.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and matter management skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, regulated entities, external lawyers, counsel and regulators.
• Collaborative approach, with a willingness to mentor colleagues and share knowledge.