Senior Lawyer

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Bring your experience conducting complex litigation to this exciting role Perth CBD based role – more than one vacancy available Salary from $147,074 - $162,634 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience Bring your experience conducting complex litigation to this exciting role Perth CBD based role – more than one vacancy available Salary from $147,074 - $162,634 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
We value what you will bring.
We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.The teamASIC's Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG) is responsible for the conduct of ASIC's initial inquiries, compliance and enforcement work across all sectors excluding markets.
The ECG comprises Investigation and Enforcement Action, Enforcement Inquiries and Compliance, Enforcement Services and Enforcement Policy and Practice.The roleAs a Senior Lawyer in ECG, you will;Work across a range of large and complex investigations into suspected misconduct.
Guide investigative teams in the development of investigation strategy, legal issues, planning and conduct of the investigation.
Lead and manage resources to ensure timely and effective enforcement outcomes.
Utilise technology to analyse data, information and documentation in order to identify and present relevant evidence actively progress investigations.
Identify issues including complex legal issues arising in investigations that present challenges and overcoming the more complex of these.
This may include advice as to evidence required to prove contraventions of legislation, admissibility of evidence in Court and the use of ASIC's statutory powers, and other technical, practical or legal issues.
Interview and obtain information from a range of witnesses and develop relationships with witnesses.
Give evidence at civil and criminal hearings about investigations.
Communicate with external parties in relation to issues arising during the course of the investigation and assist in the compilation of briefs for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution (CDPP) and assisting them to prepare and conduct criminal prosecutions.
Compile administrative briefs to ASIC delegates, liaising with delegates and representing ASIC at administrative hearings.
About YouA suitable candidate for this role will have:Must have a bachelor's degree in Law, admission to the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory as a solicitor or barrister and must hold (or be eligible) a current legal practicing certificate from the relevant State law society.
Significant experience in a senior role that involved investigation, case management, evidence gathering processes, project management or detection of misconduct, including the conduct of civil litigation and/or the preparation of criminal briefs of evidence.
Experience in conducting complex litigation Extensive experience drafting statutory documents, witness statements, affidavits, and other formal legal documents to support litigation outcomes.
Understanding of the law, practice and policy relating to the Corporations Act, the National Consumer Credit regime, the ASIC Act and other relevant financial services legislation.
Strong legislative and evidence analysis skills Demonstrated ability to use digital investigative tools Highly developed writing and drafting skills, and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
Confidence presenting, building rapport, interviewing, and advocating an organisation's position in the context of complex issues.
About ASICASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world.ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system.Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their decision making.A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision for a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians.ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work.
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilitiesTo work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued ASIC's Security team.View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on 20 August 2025.
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