Lawyer (Markets Enforcement)

4 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia ASIC Full time

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At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

  • Sydney or Melbourne
  • $94,198 - $112,011 depending on experience (plus 15.4% superannuation)
  • Permanent
  • Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 31 August 2025

The team

The Markets Group manages the end-to-end process for regulating markets including supervision, triage, investigation and enforcement.

Markets Enforcement is part of the Markets Group and is responsible for taking enforcement action (including disruptive action) on matters that impact market integrity, such as continuous disclosure, insider trading, market manipulation, licensing obligations and misconduct by retail OTC issuers.

As part of the Markets Enforcement team, you will contribute to enforcement outcomes, including by assessing referrals, conducting investigations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, dealing with witnesses, assessing evidence and preparing briefs to ASIC delegates, counsel, or the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) in preparation of administrative action, civil litigation or criminal.

The role

As a Lawyer, You Will Work As Part Of a Multi-disciplinary Team To Support And Conduct Investigations And Associated Litigation Leading To Enforcement Outcomes, Including
  • project manage and contribute to the investigation of suspected misconduct in areas that ASIC regulates.
  • conduct investigative tasks including the analysis of large electronic data sets using specific software, drafting/serving compulsory notices, collecting and reviewing documents.
  • interview and obtain information from a range of witnesses.
  • identify legal issues and provide legal advice in the course of an investigation, including advice as to evidence required to prove contraventions, admissibility of evidence and the use of ASIC's statutory powers.
  • assisting with commencing and conducting civil litigation in the Federal Court, including briefing and instructing Counsel.
  • compile briefs of evidence for the CDPP and assist the CDPP to prepare for and conduct criminal prosecutions.
  • compile administrative briefs to ASIC delegates.

About You
  • A relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Investigative and analytical skills with experience planning and managing complex investigations and projects through to conclusion.
  • Skills in analysing and interrogating large complex data and evidence, and drive to understand the issues and take appropriate action.
  • Experience effectively presenting complex information to different target audiences through strong business writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders and professional networks.
  • Demonstrated capacity to use a variety of digital applications for investigative, research and data collation purposes.
  • Experience applying the Corporations Act, ASIC Act and other relevant legislation is desirable.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 31 August 2025.

About ASIC

ASIC'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.

ASIC is committed to 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 abilities.

We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including
  • Attractive superannuation
  • Additional leave entitlements
  • 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.Seniority level
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