Senior Lawyer — Enforcement
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· Posted 4 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Sydney, Australia 
Compensation:
A$13,000 - A$16,000/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Family Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is recruiting a Senior Lawyer for its Enforcement division at 100 Market Street in Sydney. You will investigate and litigate cases of corporate misconduct, market manipulation, insider trading, and breaches of directors' duties under the Corporations Act 2001 and ASIC Act 2001.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate potential breaches of the Corporations Act including market misconduct (Part 7.10) and directors' duties (Part 2D.1)
- Prepare and run enforcement proceedings in the Federal Court and Supreme Courts
- Issue notices under ASIC's compulsory examination and production powers (s19, s30, s33)
- Advise on penalties, banning orders, and enforceable undertakings
Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor or barrister in an Australian jurisdiction
- 5-8 years PQE in corporate law, securities regulation, or litigation
- Knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Act, and Market Integrity Rules
- Government security clearance eligible
Responsibilities
Corporate misconduct investigations; Federal Court proceedings; Compulsory examinations; Enforcement actions
Requirements
Admitted solicitor/barrister; 5-8 years PQE; Corporations Act expertise; Security clearance eligible
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
A$13,000 - A$16,000/year
Practice Area
Family Law
Position
Senior
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
