Day One Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded Queensland organisation that operates in a highly regulated setting. They’re looking for an experienced lawyer to join their Regulation team as Principal Lawyer. The position is offered as a two-year contract role.

This is a intermediate to senior level, high-impact role. You’ll give authoritative advice on complex regulatory and compliance matters, help shape how a national regulatory framework develops, and work closely with executive leadership. The work is diverse, intellectually rich and different from what you’ll find in most in-house or private practice roles.

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team of 8 lawyers, with real flexibility and 2 days a week working from home.

What you’ll be doing
Giving senior, specialist advice to executive leadership on interpreting, applying and improving legislation, regulations and regulatory conditions
Reviewing work and guiding team members on complex or sensitive matters, and escalating strategic issues where needed
Leading and contributing to projects that develop and improve the regulatory framework, both in Queensland and nationally
Representing the organisation on national working groups and forums,



and influencing outcomes while promoting consistency across jurisdictions
Preparing high-level briefings and advice for senior executives and government stakeholders
Engaging with industry and government stakeholders on changes to legislation, rules and processes
Drafting regulatory documents, policy positions and correspondence on complex matters

About you
Law degree, and admitted (or eligible for immediate admission) to practise in Queensland
Solid experience giving legal advice backed by sound research and analysis
A background in regulatory, government, administrative or property law
Robust drafting skills, including regulatory instruments, contracts and other agreements
An understanding of government policy and decision-making processes, which is highly regarded
Exposure to contract, corporations or privacy law, which is advantageous
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, and confidence working both on your own and as part of a team
A practical, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
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📌 Principal Lawyer Regulation Brisbane
🏢 Day One Recruitment
📍 Brisbane