Special Counsel Civil Litigation

• Great opportunity to join ASIC's Legal Services team
• Contribute to the strategic direction and efficacy of ASIC's enforcement activities
• 3 year fixed term role
• Flexible capital city location

The Legal Services teamThe Legal Services Team is responsible for the delivery of legal services across ASIC and is instrumental in driving ASIC's reputation as a modern and effective regulator and enforcement authority.Legal Services is led by the General Counsel, Executive Director and comprises the following teams: Enforcement Legal Services, Regulatory Legal Services, Corporate Legal Services, the Hearing Delegates Panel, and the Legal Operations Team.The Civil Litigation Team within Enforcement Legal Services is expected to couple legal expertise with a contemporary approach to the delivery of legal services, including through the embrace of continual improvement, innovation, building efficient capability and the use of technology to optimise execution.The roleAs Special Counsel, Civil Litigation, you will lead one of two Civil Litigation Teams responsible for supporting ASIC's civil, enforcement activities.This is a key role contributing to the strategic direction and efficacy of ASIC's enforcement activities through:

• mentoring, leading, and providing strategic guidance through your direct reports to a team of lawyers responsible for the conduct of ASIC's civil enforcement litigation
• providing and coordinating independent expert legal advice and tactical guidance to the Commission, Enforcement senior executives in relation to ASIC's civil enforcement litigation.

About youWe are looking for someone with demonstrated capacity to lead senior and experienced teams of lawyers across a diversity of areas, particularly in litigation.You'll need expert knowledge of Civil Litigation law and procedure, including rules of evidence, along with experience in strategic management of major regulatory litigation.Demonstrated senior business partnering skills are also essential, with the credibility to operate at all levels and earn the trust of colleagues, along with the ability to negotiate and consult, developing effective partnerships with a range of stakeholders.About ASICASIC'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 and regulatory 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 financial 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.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.View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Please include a brief resume.Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm on 16 June 2024.