Careers at ASIC

ASIC is expanding its in-house litigation team and is looking for junior and mid-level litigation lawyers who are committed to contributing to a high profile, challenging and rewarding litigation practice

These roles:

• will expose you to Court facing work and accelerate your career in litigation;
• provide an opportunity to drive strategy and conduct complex matters that make a difference for all Australians;
• will be part of a collegiate team offering a flexible working environment.

The team 

The Civil Litigation team leads ASIC's in-house litigation practice. Our Litigation Counsel act as the solicitor on the record and are responsible for the conduct of ASIC's civil litigation in the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia and the State Supreme Courts where the matter is run in-house.

The Civil Litigation team also manages ASIC's relationship with external law firms and provides strategic guidance in those matters where ASIC has engaged an external law firm.

The Civil Litigation team is part of ASIC's Legal Services Team and works closely with Enforcement & Compliance teams and the Commission.

The roles

Under the supervision of Litigation Counsel, you will deliver high quality representation and advice in matters conducted by ASIC's in-house practice by: 

• acting for ASIC in and being responsible for the day-to-day conduct of ASIC's regulatory civil litigation including
  • reviewing evidence;
  • drafting pleadings, affidavits and other court documents;
  • briefing and working with counsel; and
  • attending court
• providing strategic advice and guidance to the Commission in relation to ASIC's regulatory civil litigation; and
• providing advice to Enforcement teams related to the conduct of investigations.

Multiple positions at different levels available (please see the attached position descriptions for details).  Sydney and Melbourne based candidates preferred but positions available in other locations for the right candidates.

The practice

ASIC is Australia's corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.  ASIC is focused on enforcement and conducts a diverse and challenging civil litigation practice.  ASIC conducts this practice using a combination of its in-house litigation team and panel law firms.

Recent examples of ASIC's civil litigation run by its in-house litigation team include:

• 24-228MR Court rules Harvey Norman and Latitude advertising misled consumers | ASIC
• 24-121MR Court finds Active Super made misleading ESG claims in a greenwashing action brought by ASIC | ASIC
• 24-090MR ASIC wins first court outcome regarding a non-cash payment facility involving crypto assets | ASIC
• 24-080MR Macquarie Bank to pay $10 million for failure to properly monitor system for third-party fee withdrawals from customer accounts | ASIC
• 24-079MR ASIC appeals Federal Court findings relating to unfair contract term in insurance contracts by Auto & General | ASIC
• 24-073MR ASIC obtains Federal Court orders appointing receivers over digital currency assets of blockchain mining companies | ASIC

• 24-071MR ASIC action results in $1.25 million Court imposed penalty against AFSL 'licensee for hire' firm | ASIC
• 24-070MR Federal Court winds up retail OTC derivative issuer Prospero Markets Pty Ltd | ASIC
• 24-061MR ASIC wins first greenwashing civil penalty action against Vanguard | ASIC
• 24-055MR Managing Director of Dubber Corporation restrained from leaving Australia | ASIC
• 24-033MR ASIC successfully appeals ACBF and Youpla misrepresentations case | ASIC

About you

We are looking for team members with hands-on litigation experience, strong organisational skills and the capacity to apply a regulatory theory approach to litigation. We are looking for team members who can communicate with influence with all stakeholders, including members of ASIC's Enforcement teams and the Commission.

You are admitted to practice in the High Court, Federal Court and relevant State Supreme Court. You have a drive to make a difference by conducting a range of important regulatory litigation, which is central to ASIC's role.

If you want to play a key role in high profile and rewarding litigation matters, have a growth mindset and thrive in an agile environment with interesting and challenging work, we would love to hear from you.

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We offer a competitive salary and generous superannuation, flexible work, and unique and challenging work that will stretch you.

View the position descriptions for more information or click 'apply' to express your interest.  Please include your resume and a brief covering letter, indicating which role you are interested in.