This job is suited to:

- Law graduates / junior lawyer

- Candidates with full-time availability

- Individuals with strong academic credentials

- Those interested in working in-house

- Applicants with prior experience (preferred but not essential)

About the Role

Join a leading legal, financial services and insurance business based in North Sydney. As part of the Group Risk & Compliance team, you'll support the management of regulatory risk across the organisation. The role offers hands-on exposure to regulatory change, policy advocacy, compliance support, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders in a energetic in-house environment.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory Change & Compliance

- Monitor and summarise developments from regulators (ASIC, APRA, Treasury, ICA)

- Maintain registers, dashboards, and tracking tools

- Draft summaries and impact assessments of legal and regulatory changes

- Support regulatory change processes, templates, and internal guidance materials

Industry Advocacy & External Engagement
- Assist in preparing briefings, consultation responses, and correspondence

- Track regulatory and policy issues from government or industry bodies

- Support the business’s involvement in industry forums and consultations

- Contribute to advocacy messaging and written submissions

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Contribute to internal reports, including Board and committee materials





- Assist in preparing training and stakeholder communications

- Attend internal meetings, document key insights and action items

- Prepare briefing materials and follow-up documentation

Projects & Framework Uplift
- Provide research and coordination support for strategic regulatory projects

- Assist in uplifting frameworks, registers, and operational procedures

- Identify opportunities to streamline documentation and regulatory analysis

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education & Knowledge

- Recent graduate in law (0–2 years’ PQE)

- Interest in the Australian financial services regulatory environment

- Awareness of the general insurance sector and regulatory bodies (e.g. ASIC, APRA) is an advantage

Skills
- Strong research, analysis, and synthesis capabilities

- High attention to detail when reviewing legal and regulatory content

- Clear written communication skills adaptable to various audiences

- Organised and capable of managing competing priorities under supervision

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project tracking tools is beneficial

Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

- Committed to learning

- Reliable and quality-focused

- Collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills

- Open to feedback and engaged in continuous professional development

📌 Lawyer (0-2 PQE) – Regulatory Affairs - Financial Services & Insurance - Full Time - 6 Month Contract (Sydney)
🏢 Yegal
📍 Sydney