Senior Enforcement Lawyers

Prepare and conduct high-profile enforcement action, including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action.

• Enjoy a 50/50 hybrid work-from-home model
• Additional leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• Continuing Professional Development - ongoing formal and informal training opportunities and mentoring programs
• Permanent & temporary opportunities available, all locations considered

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

ASIC's Enforcement and Compliance Group (ECG) is responsible for the conduct of ASIC's initial inquiries, compliance and enforcement work across a range of sectors.
In 2022-23, more than 130 new investigations were commenced and enforcement actions resulted in 35 criminal convictions and almost $190 million in civil penalties and fines imposed by the courts.
As one of ASIC's largest business groups, Enforcement and Compliance is constantly working on a variety of new and interesting projects and priorities, meaning that opportunities to join the team are frequently arising across our various teams:

Enforcement Inquiries and Compliance (EIC) teams focus on undertaking initial investigations and compliance activity on early referrals of misconduct.
Importantly, EIC recommendations on the early referrals are used to guide ASIC's decision making around whether the matter should be allocated to an Investigation and Enforcement Action team for further investigation, or whether it remains in EIC to seek an administrative or compliance outcome.

Investigation and Enforcement Action (IEA) teams manage complex investigations of suspected misconduct against individuals and entities across a range of sectors.
The IEA team is responsible for the end-to-end conduct of the investigation as well as any resulting civil or criminal proceedings.
IEA teams, supported by ASIC Litigation Counsel, conduct in-house civil litigation.
Criminal proceedings (which can include contraventions against both Commonwealth and State law) are prosecuted through the Commonwealth DPP.

Please note that we currently have vacancies for Senior Lawyers across both IEA and EIC teams.
This process allows you to be considered for either team, as well as future vacancies across ECG.
This recruitment process will establish a pool of Senior Lawyers to fill current and future vacancies in our ECG teams.

The role

As a Senior Lawyer , you will take a leading role in investigations of suspected misconduct and obtaining enforcement outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to participate in varied, interesting and impactful work.
More specifically, you will be relied on to:

• Guide the development of investigation strategy as well the scoping, planning and conduct of the investigation.
  
• Take a leading role in the preparation and compilation of criminal, civil and administrative briefs and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts (IEA only).
  
• Take a leading role in commencing enforcement action including civil litigation, criminal prosecution and administrative action.
  

Additionally, you will be expected to:

• Identify and address complex legal issues arising during investigations.
  
• Provide advice about evidentiary requirements and the use of ASIC's statutory powers.
  
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary enforcement teams to project-manage matters and manage resources.
  
• 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.
  
• Prepare and compile criminal, civil and administrative briefs and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts (IEA only).
  
• Prepare administrative briefs for consideration by an ASIC Delegate and provide support to any administrative hearings.
  
• Contribute to commencing enforcement action, including civil litigation and criminal prosecution, and provide support to any proceedings in State or Federal Courts.
  

Experience in the conduct of complex civil litigation or criminal matters is necessary for lawyers in the IEA teams.
Experience in industries regulated by ASIC including superannuation, insurance, credit, banking, wealth management/financial advisory or insolvency will also be well regarded.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will be inquisitive, have an analytical mindset 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.
  
• Significant, senior experience involving investigation, case/project management and the conduct of civil litigation and/or preparation of criminal briefs of evidence.
  
• Experience in the conduct of complex litigation.
  
• An 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.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use digital investigative tools.
  
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience in guiding and coaching other team members.
  
• A passion for using your legal skills to make a positive difference for investors and consumers in the Australian financial system.
  

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:

• 20 days of annual leave, plus additional paid leave during the Christmas closedown and 18 days of personal leave.
  
• Flexible work arrangements and part-time options.
  
• A supportive culture where we celebrate wins and express appreciation.
  

Applications for this role will close at 11:
59pm on Monday 11 November 2024.