About This Role
This role as a Lawyer in the Commission's Professional Conduct team involves assisting with the Commission's functions under the Legal Profession Act 2007. It requires independent and collaborative work to support various legal and regulatory professionals in discharging regulatory functions, undertaking a range of legal work, and maintaining high standards of professional ethical conduct.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with and manage the expectations and demands of a wide range of internal and external clients, including senior members of the legal profession, clients, and other members of the public who may have a limited understanding of the legal system and processes
- Assess and advise in relation to complaints about conduct within the Commission's jurisdiction, adhering to performance criteria set by the Commissioner
- Assess, investigate, and review complaints about the conduct of lawyers, law practice employees, and unlawful operators, and recommend appropriate action for the Commissioner to take on those complaints
- Identify apparent misconduct not subject to complaint and recommend that the Commissioner initiate investigation matters as appropriate
- Discharge other duties as directed, including assisting other Commission teams (such as Litigation) with matter preparation when operationally required
- Recommend improvements to the Commission's policies, procedures, work practices, and management systems to maintain high service standards and continuous improvement
- Contribute to the Commission's project, research, policy, and educational activities
Requirements
- Abide by the Australian Solicitor Conduct Rules (as amended from time to time) and display high standards of professional ethical conduct at all times, in addition to any other professional obligations
- Be eligible for appointment as an investigator under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (any such appointment is at the Commissioner's discretion)
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality performance outcomes and customer service, and manage a range of projects with conflicting timeframes
- High-level communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to contribute to a collaborative and positive team culture and continual improvement
- Commitment to professional excellence through active ongoing development of professional, legal, leadership, and management skills
- Unquestionable ethics and integrity
Important Details
- Application deadline: Friday, 14th August 2026
About the Company
The Commission's Professional Conduct team assists in the performance of the Commission's functions under the .
