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Investigations Solicitor

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Conduct investigations into complaints about lawyers' conduct and suitability issues regarding their fitness to hold a practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW).

Role type

Investigations Solicitor (Regulatory)

Builds

Statutory investigation reports and recommendations to the Professional Conduct Committee and Council

Domain

Legal profession regulation and conduct

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Legal research, statutory notice drafting, evidence examination, case management, trust accounting analysis, legal writing, stakeholder liaison

Preferred skills

Investigatory experience, regulatory law experience, policy development

Technologies

Microsoft Office, database applications

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of complaints about lawyers, examine suitability issues for practising certificates, review trust investigation reports, manage complex cases, draft statutory notices and memoranda, liaise with stakeholders

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC