Enforcement Lawyers

8 hours ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ASIC Full time
  • Do you want to make a direct impact on creating a fair, strong, and efficient financial system for all Australians?
  • Do you want to work on a variety of high-profile investigations into suspected misconduct?
  • Permanent & temporary opportunities available across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth
  • Salary from $81,396 to $115,820 (depending on experience) + 15.4 % superannuation
  • Professional development opportunities – mentoring and ongoing training

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.

Our team

The Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG) plays a central role within ASIC, with its teams conducting initial inquiries, compliance activities, or enforcement actions across various sectors excluding markets. The group is responsible for identifying and investigating potential misconduct, determining appropriate responses, and pursuing administrative, civil, or criminal outcomes.

As one of ASIC's largest business groups, ECG handles a wide range of complex and high-impact matters. The group's work spans from early-stage assessments of misconduct to managing large-scale and high-profile investigations and litigations. Their efforts are supported by in-house legal teams and partnerships with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for criminal matters. ECG's ongoing projects and priorities reflect its commitment protecting consumers through proactive and strategic enforcement.

Please note that this recruitment process will establish a pool of Lawyers to fill current and future vacancies in our ECG teams.

The role

As An Enforcement Lawyer, You Will Contribute To ASIC's Investigations Of Suspected Misconduct, Including Obtaining Enforcement Outcomes. You Will Have The Opportunity To Participate In Varied, Interesting And Impactful Work. More Specifically, You Will
  • Contribute to preparing and conducting enforcement action including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action.
  • Contribute to the preparation and compilation of criminal, civil and administrative briefs and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts
  • Work as part of multi-disciplinary enforcement teams.
  • Engage in investigation planning and discussions about scope and strategy.
  • Project manage matters and/or provide investigative support to other ASIC officers
  • Employ a range of evidence gathering techniques, including conducting compulsory examinations, interviewing witnesses, participating in the execution of search warrants, taking witness statements, preparing affidavits and issuing compulsory notices.
  • Utilise ASIC's evidence management technology and other systems to derive insights from data, information and documents
  • Consider the interpretation and application of the law to all aspects of ECG's work.

About You

As the ideal candidate you will be inquisitive, have an analytical mind set and be comfortable working with complex information in a changing environment. You will be proactive and outcome-driven, with the ability to see how your work contributes to the bigger picture. With a consultative and collaborative interpersonal style, you will enjoy working as part of a large, multi-skilled team.

In Addition, You Will
  • Have legal qualifications and a current practicing certificate.
  • Be comfortable working with large and complex information, or data sets, using evidence management software, investigative strategies, tools and technologies.
  • Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Be passionate about using your legal skills to make a positive difference for investors and consumers in the Australian financial system.

Interviews will be held in-person from the 15th – 26th September 2025 in your applicable office

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment which is issued by ASIC's Security team.

What We Offer You

ASIC invests in their people and values a strong cultural environment. Benefits for you include:
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentoring programs and on-going training.
  • 50-50 hybrid work from home model
  • Access to flex-time
  • 20 days of annual leave, plus additional paid leave during the Christmas closedown and 18 days of personal leave

Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 1 September 2025.
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