Senior Legal Counsel: Investigations

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Legal Counsel: Investigations

What's in it for you?

  • Lead high-impact investigations into professional conduct matters
  • Collaborative, mission-driven environment with a focus on public protection and ethical practice.
  • Mentor and develop a skilled legal team while managing complex, high-profile cases.

About your new employer:

  • A respected statutory and regulatory body committed to maintaining professional standards
  • Diverse, collaborative environment working across investigations, litigation, licensing, and professional support functions.
  • Offers a strong commitment to public protection, ethical practice, and the administration of justice.

About the role:

  • Lead and mentor a small team of investigators managing complaints
  • Provide guidance to team members on complaint pathways, case management, and the preparation of high-quality reports.
  • Manage team resources, conduct performance reviews, and drive best practice in professional conduct investigations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate analysis of complaints, balancing fairness to complainants and solicitors.

The ideal candidate:

  • Admitted Solicitor with 7+ years PQE, ideally with strong experience in investigations, regulatory law, or professional conduct matters.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor a legal team, with a collaborative and hands-on management style.
  • Skilled in evidence gathering, legal analysis, and report preparation for high-level committees or tribunals.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on precision and integrity.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive matters.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Bart today

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