Enforcement Senior Lawyers & Senior Investigators

• Work on a variety of high-profile matters and investigations
• Salary $129,540 - $150,654 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Permanent & temporary opportunities available across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Perth

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 those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done. This is an exciting opportunity for lawyers and investigators who want to make a difference.
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. The ECG comprises a number of teams, including Investigation and Enforcement Action Teams.
This recruitment process will establish a pool of lawyers and investigators to fill current and future positions in our Investigation and Enforcement Action Teams.
The role
As a Senior Lawyer/Investigator in one of our Investigation and Enforcement Action Teams, you will report to the Senior Manager and:

• work across a range of large and complex investigations into suspected misconduct
• guide investigative teams in the development of investigation strategy, legal issues, planning and conduct of investigations
• lead and manage resources to ensure timely and effective enforcement outcomes
• identify and deal with issues, including complex legal issues, arising in investigations that present challenges
• interview and obtain information from a range of witnesses, and develop relationships with witnesses
• give evidence at civil and criminal hearings about investigations
• communicate with external parties in relation to issues arising during the course of investigations
• compile briefs for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution and assisting them to prepare for and conduct criminal prosecutions
• support ASIC inhouse Litigation Counsel in commencing and conducting civil litigation in the Supreme and/or Federal Courts, including briefing and instructing Counsel
• compile administrative briefs to ASIC delegates, liaise with delegates and represent ASIC at administrative hearings
• provide written and oral briefings to Senior Executives, Executive Directors and Commissioners.

About you
We are committed to a diverse workforce and seek people from a variety of backgrounds. If you are an Accountant, Investigative Analyst, Criminologist, Investigator or Lawyer, then we want to hear from you.
Ideally, you will possess:

• significant experience in a senior role that involves investigation, case management, evidence gathering processes, project management and/or detection of misconduct, including the conduct of civil litigation and the preparation of criminal briefs of evidence
• experience in conducting complex litigation
• strong legislative and evidence analysis skills
• 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
• highly developed writing and drafting skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, concise and persuasive manner
• demonstrated ability to use digital investigative tools
• confidence in presenting, building rapport, interviewing and advocating an organisation's position in the context of complex issues
• experience in guiding and coaching other team members.

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.
Through Moneysmart, we aim to improve the skills and knowledge of Australians and provide information and tools to help them in their decision making.
A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to achieving ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
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.
Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on 18 March 2024.