Senior Lawyer (EL1)

Job description

Allygroup is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer (EL1-equivalent) to support a high-performing legal team providing advice on complex regulatory, administrative law, and legislative matters. This opportunity offers the chance to work on significant regulatory frameworks and legislative issues, providing strategic legal advice to support decision-making and regulatory outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with legal and business stakeholders, contributing to the development and interpretation of legislation and regulatory policy.

This engagement is offered for an initial six-month term, commencing in September 2026 and continuing through to March 2027. Canberra-based candidates are preferred. However, other arrangements will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the work, a current Baseline security clearance is mandatory.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Providing legal advice on regulatory frameworks, legislative interpretation, and administrative law matters

• Advising on lawful decision-making and supporting regulatory outcomes

• Delivering practical, client-focused legal advice within short timeframes, including on complex legal issues

• Supporting the development, amendment, and implementation of primary and subordinate legislation

• Preparing legal analysis, briefing materials, explanatory documents, and related advice products

• Providing advice on parliamentary processes and legislative requirements

• Supporting responses to parliamentary scrutiny and related legislative processes

• Working collaboratively with legal, policy, operational, and technical stakeholders

• Contributing to effective risk management and governance practices

• Maintaining high-quality legal records and knowledge management practices

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• EL1-equivalent capability with a minimum of four years post-admission experience

• Strong experience providing advice on administrative law matters, particularly lawful decision-making

• Experience advising on regulatory frameworks and statutory obligations

• The ability to deliver high-quality legal advice within tight timeframes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a practical and accessible manner

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly regarded

• Experience supporting the development of legislation, regulations, and associated explanatory materials

• Familiarity with legislative drafting processes and parliamentary procedures

• Experience responding to parliamentary committee scrutiny or related review processes

• Previous experience working within Australian Government or other public sector legal environments

• Knowledge of government legal services frameworks and governance requirements

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170.

You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au.