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 dynamic 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