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.

A great opportunity exists for an experienced Lawyer to contribute to the delivery of ASIC's enforcement strategy, working on a range of specialist legal and regulatory projects and policy initiatives.

• Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane location preferred – all locations considered
• $123,444 - $144,386 + 15.4% Superannuation
• Permanent position
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 2 June 2025
  
  

The team

ASIC'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 role

Responsibilities

As a Lawyer in one of ASIC's ECG portfolio specialist teams, you will provide advice, guidance and assistance in the specialist area of Investment Management or Financial Advisors. You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Senior Specialist and Senior Executive Leader to provide technical and strategic leadership and advice to drive enforcement outcomes;
• Assisting in the project management and coordination of multiple initiatives related to enforcement activities within ASIC, including providing technical expertise, input and guidance;
• Undertaking technical analysis of relevant legal and regulatory material to shape and inform the development of enforcement strategies;
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including liaison with other Government agencies such as AFCA, APRA and the CSLR;
• Contributing to project work of a strategic nature, including providing advice on law reform and policy and legislative developments from an enforcement perspective;
• Contributing to the presentation of written and oral briefings to ASIC leadership and other team members.
  
  

About You

You will have the technical expertise and specialist skills to assist ASIC in achieving impactful enforcement outcomes. Your application will be reviewed based on ability to demonstrate, or potential to develop, the capabilities required.

You Will Also Demonstrate

• Relevant tertiary legal qualification.
• Experience undertaking legal research and policy work.
• An understanding of the law, practice, policy relating to the Corporations Act, the National Consumer Credit regime, the ASIC Act and other relevant financial services legislation.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills, and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Strong organisational skills, drive, initiative and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Experience communicating complex information to different target audiences through strong business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in conducting legal research, providing legal advice and applying technical knowledge in a regulatory context.
  
  

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

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 2 June 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 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 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.