Legal Officer — Corporate Governance
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Position Overview
Location:
Melbourne, Australia 
Compensation:
A$10,000 - A$13,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
ASIC's Melbourne office at 120 Collins Street is seeking a Legal Officer for its Corporate Governance team. You will contribute to ASIC's supervision of directors' duties, related party transactions, and financial reporting obligations for ASX-listed companies under the Corporations Act 2001.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess directors' duty compliance (ss180-184 Corporations Act) for listed companies
- Investigate related party transactions (Chapter 2E) and connected party dealings
- Analyse financial reports and audit compliance under Chapter 2M
- Draft regulatory guidance, no-action letters, and ASIC media releases
Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction; 3-5 years PQE in corporate law or financial regulation
- Strong knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 (Chapters 2D, 2E, 2M, 7)
- Analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex corporate structures
- Australian Government security clearance eligible
Responsibilities
Directors duties review; Related party transactions; Financial reporting analysis; Regulatory drafting
Requirements
Admitted solicitor; 3-5 years corporate/financial regulation PQE; Corporations Act Chapters 2D/2E/2M
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
A$10,000 - A$13,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Australian Securities and Investments Commission Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
