Senior Associate - Legislative Drafting & Reform
Allygroup is seeking an experienced
Senior Associate-level lawyer
with strong expertise in
legislative drafting
,
legislative design
, and
regulatory reform
to support the delivery of complex legislative and regulatory reform initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant legislative projects, working alongside legal, policy, and technical stakeholders to deliver meaningful reform outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of legislative frameworks, providing strategic legal advice and support throughout the policy and legislative process.
This engagement is offered for an initial
three-month term
, with the potential for extension.
Canberra-based candidates are preferred; however, flexible and remote working arrangements will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.
Due to the anticipated immediate commencement, a
Baseline security clearance is highly desirable
. Security clearance sponsorship may also be available for suitably qualified candidates.
Key responsibilities
Developing high-quality legislative drafting instructions for parliamentary drafters
Reviewing and analysing draft legislation to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with policy objectives
Preparing explanatory materials, regulatory documents, briefing papers, and supporting legal analysis
Coordinating engagement across legal, policy, regulatory, and subject matter expert teams
Supporting decision-makers through complex legislative and regulatory processes
Contributing to policy development to ensure legislative coherence and effective implementation outcomes
Providing legal advice on public law and administrative law matters




Managing external legal service providers where required
Maintaining accurate records and knowledge management practices
Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting capability development within legal teams
To be successful in this role
Significant experience in legislative design, legislative drafting processes, and preparing drafting instructions
A strong understanding of parliamentary, cabinet, and regulatory decision-making processes
Experience working on complex legislative or regulatory reform programs
Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Robust analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills
Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia
Highly regarded
Experience working on regulatory reform, economic reform, infrastructure, resources, energy, or other complex policy initiatives
Exposure to public sector legal environments
Qualifications or experience in economics, public policy, or regulatory frameworks
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.
Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.
If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.
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📌 Senior Associate - Legislative Drafting & Reform (New South Wales)
🏢 Ally Group
📍 New South Wales