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 such as continuous disclosure, insider trading, market manipulation, licensing obligations and misconduct by retail OTC issuers.
Markets Enforcement investigates suspected market misconduct and takes formal enforcement action in response to suspected breaches of the Corporations Act and Market Integrity Rules. This includes commencing civil proceedings, working with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) to secure criminal convictions and taking administrative action through the Market Disciplinary Panel.

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.

As a Senior Lawyer, you will play a critical role in markets law enforcement, managing complex cases, providing expert legal support, and leading matters to achieve key milestones and successful outcomes.

• Sydney or Melbourne
• $147,074 - $162,634
• Permanent
• Applications close at 11:59pm ADST/AEST, Wednesday, 14 May 2025

THE ROLE

As a Senior Lawyer, you will make an important contribution to Markets Enforcement by managing complex cases from investigation through to enforcement, including driving the preparation of legal briefs, providing legal advice and working with external counsel. You will also take a leading role in conducting compulsory examinations, interviewing witnesses, participating in search warrants, contributing to building case theory and strategic direction, as well as presenting to executives and the Commission. As a senior member of the team, you will also help to build legal capacity within ASIC.