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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.

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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.