Experienced Assistant Director - Legal & Compliance to join a high-performing regulatory environment in Canberra, ACT (Hybrid Working Arrangement) for a 6-Month Contract with possible extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal or regulatory professional to contribute to complex regulatory, compliance, licensing and policy matters while working closely with government agencies, regulated entities and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal, regulatory and compliance advice across a range of complex matters.
- Conduct detailed research and analysis of legislation, policy, regulatory frameworks and industry developments.
- Prepare briefs, submissions, reports, executive papers and decision-making documentation.
- Support compliance monitoring activities, assessments and investigations.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to process improvements, risk identification and continuous enhancement of regulatory practices.
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Strong legal, regulatory and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation and policy.
- Experience preparing high-quality briefs, reports, submissions and executive-level documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Sound understanding of government, regulatory or compliance environments.
- High attention to detail, strong judgement and commitment to integrity and procedural fairness.
Desirable Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Law or significant experience in regulation and compliance.
- Experience interpreting legislation and drafting regulatory or policy documents.
- Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, energy, water regulation or consumer protection frameworks.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Assistant Director Legal and Compliance in Canberra employer: Chandler Macleod
As a Local Council in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working arrangement to suit your lifestyle. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse project opportunities in asset construction, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development.
