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The ACT Law Society is the peak body for legal practitioners in the ACT. The Society represents, advances, and defends the interests of an independent legal profession in the ACT. We also protect the public interest in the ACT system of justice through efficient regulation of the profession.

We are a small, dedicated, and supportive team of staff working with more than 3000 members across all parts of the legal profession in the ACT. The Society advocates for the profession with key stakeholders and provides a range of services for members, including providing information resources and guidance, and delivering a range of continuing professional development and networking activities throughout the year.

Staff benefits include a 35-hour full time work week, opportunities for further training, an employee assistance program for confidential counselling support, free annual flu vaccinations, and additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Year and two additional wellbeing days per year.

Internal positions vacant

The ACT Law Society is the peak professional body for solicitors in the ACT and the local regulatory authority responsible for supporting professional standards and public confidence in the legal profession.

Reporting to the Director Engagement/Deputy CEO, you will:

  • Provide confidential ethics and practice guidance to solicitors and law practices
  • Assist practitioners to understand and apply their professional obligations
  • Develop and deliver education, CPD programs and practical resources
  • Support the work of the Society's Ethics Committe.
  • Identify emerging professional issues and trends affecting legal practice
  • Contribute to professional standards initiatives, policy development and law reform activities
  • Provide internal advice on the operation of the legal profession regulatory framework and related professional obligations

You will be an experienced legal practitioner with a strong understanding of professional responsibility and legal practice.

  • Admission as an Australian legal practitioner and eligibility to hold an ACT practising certificate.
  • Substantial experience in legal practice, professional responsibility, regulatory, ethics or professional standards work.
  • Sound knowledge of the Solicitors Conduct Rules and legal profession regulatory framework.
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to translate complex legal and ethical issues into clear, practical guidance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with practitioners across a wide range of practice settings.
  • Sound judgment, professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the ACT legal profession while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

  • A unique professional standards and practitioner support function.
  • The opportunity to influence ethics, professional practice and law reform.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A supportive and collegiate workplace culture.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

 Applications

To apply, please submit:

  • A cover letter of  no more than two pages addressing your suitability for the role.
  • A current curriculum vitae.

The ACT Law Society is the peak professional body representing and maintaining standards of solicitors in the Australian Capital Territory. We champion high standards of legal practice, protect practitioner integrity and safeguard community trust. As part of our strategic shift, we’re bringing our investigations and litigation functions in-house for the first time.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, Investigations and Litigation, and working with the Senior Lawyer, you will assist with and have conduct of investigations into disciplinary, suitability and litigated matters under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT). You will assist in preparing advice to the Society’s Council and delegated committees and represent the Society in mediations and before the ACAT and ACT Supreme Court.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with and conduct investigations into complaints about and suitability matters relating to legal practitioners under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT)
  • Engage with complainants, practitioners, counsel and third parties through clear, professional communication
  • Prepare legal advice and briefing notes for Council and delegated committees on investigations, disciplinary, suitability and litigated matters in a timely manner
  • Assist with the applications in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal and appear on behalf of the Society, or brief and liaise with external counsel or legal representation as required
  • Contribute to the development of internal policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, sharing knowledge with other teams to support education programs and resources promoting ethical and professional legal practice

What You’ll Bring

  • Admission as solicitor of an Australian Supreme Court with a current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • Ideally, at least 1 year PQE with demonstrated litigation and advocacy experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in interpreting legislation, case law and regulatory rules
  • Demonstrated sound judgment in assessing and resolving factual and legal issues
  • Ability to quickly master new and evolving areas of law
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and organisation in maintaining accurate records.
  • Experience in regulatory, disciplinary or complaint-handling environments (highly desirable)
  • Sound understanding of administrative law principles and best practices (desirable)

Core Competencies

  • High integrity and professionalism, acting consistently with honesty, trustworthiness and respect
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong planning and time-management capabilities, delivering to deadlines in a small-team setting
  • Commitment to fostering a workplace culture that reflects the Society’s vision and objectives

What We Offer

  • Generous leave entitlements
  • 35-hour full-time work week
  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • Access to Employee Assistance program
  • A collaborative, values-driven environment where your leadership will shape the future of legal regulation in the ACT

 

Applications close: 11:59 pm, 10 July 2026

Part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. 

Download a copy of the position description here. 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to ial@actlawsociety.asn.au by 11:59 pm on 10 July 2026.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Caitlin Meers, Principal Lawyer, Investigations and Litigation Regulatory Services by email via ial@actlawsociety.asn.au.

Lead a respected regulatory team. Shape the future of the profession.

The ACT Law Society is the peak professional body for solicitors in the ACT and the local regulatory authority responsible for regulating the legal profession under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT).

We represent and support more than 3,000 members while delivering statutory regulatory functions that promote public confidence in the legal profession through fair, transparent and proportionate regulation.

We are seeking an experienced lawyer and leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director Regulatory Services.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the Society's three business units, contribute to organisational strategy and help shape the future of legal profession regulation in the ACT.

 

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the Society's Regulatory Services business unit and oversee the delivery of its statutory regulatory functions under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (ACT) in accordance with delegations from the Council of the Society.

The role has responsibility for:

  • Licensing
  • Trust account regulation
  • Complaints and investigations
  • Disciplinary proceedings
  • External interventions
  • Regulatory policy and governance

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy while ensuring the Society's regulatory functions are delivered lawfully, fairly, efficiently and consistently in the public interest.

You will work closely with the Council, regulatory committees, courts, interstate regulators and the legal profession on matters affecting legal profession regulation.

 

About You

You are an experienced lawyer and leader who combines sound legal judgement with strong leadership capability. You enjoy leading professional teams, improving systems and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve strong regulatory outcomes.

 

You will bring:

  • Admission as an Australian lawyer and eligibility to hold an unrestricted practising certificate.
  • Significant post-admission experience in legal practice, regulation or a comparable legal environment.
  • Experience leading legal, regulatory or professional teams.
  • Strong understanding of administrative law, statutory decision-making and regulatory practice.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills.
  • A commitment to integrity, procedural fairness and the public interest.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Lead an established and respected regulatory function.
  • Contribute to the strategic leadership of the ACT Law Society.
  • Lead an experienced multidisciplinary team.
  • Build on recent investments in regulatory capability, systems and continuous improvement.
  • Influence the future of legal profession regulation in the ACT.

We are committed to developing our people, fostering collaboration and supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 35-hour working week.
  • Generous leave entitlements and access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
  • A collaborative, values-driven environment where your leadership will shape the future of legal regulation in the ACT

 Applications

 To apply, please submit your:

  • Cover letter (no more than two pages).
  • Current curriculum vitae

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, ACT Law Society via eo@actlawsociety.asn.au.

Applications close Thursday 23 July 2026.

 

As a service to our members, we also maintain a positions vacant page for legal roles available in the ACT region.