We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support a significant government reform program with national impact.

Please note applications close Wednesday 5 August 2026.

You will have an expertise in legislative design, statutory development and government processes to provide specialist legal support on a complex regulatory reform project. Working closely with legal, policy and subject matter experts, you will play a key role in translating policy into legislation and guiding reform through the legislative process.

This role is suited to a Senior Associate or Special Counsel level lawyer with demonstrated experience in legislative drafting, parliamentary processes and high‑profile government reform initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop high‑quality drafting instructions for the Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC).




- Review and analyse draft legislation to ensure legal accuracy and policy intent.
- Prepare explanatory memoranda, regulatory documents and supporting materials.
- Work closely with policy teams, legal advisers and subject matter experts to progress legislative reform.
- Support complex legislative, parliamentary and regulatory processes.
- Contribute to policy development to ensure legislative coherence and practical implementation.

About You

- Extensive experience in legislative design and development.
- Proven expertise preparing drafting instructions for the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
- Solid understanding of Commonwealth legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Tertiary qualifications in Law and eligibility to practise in Australia.

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📌 Legislative Drafting, Senior Legal Counsel - 5 + PAE (Canberra)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 Canberra