Senior Lawyer

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 what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done. Provide expert registry law advice across legislation administered by ASIC, supporting registry operations and the Registry Connect Program. Lead high-quality legal and policy work on matters such as delegations, privacy, information management, third-party agreements, administered revenue, and court matters.

• ASIC is seeking a full-time Senior Lawyer to join their Registry Law Team
• Salary starting from $152,704 depending on experience (plus up to 15.4% superannuation)
• Permanent position to be based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

The team The Registry Law team sits within ASIC's Legal Services group. Registry Law performs a range of service functions for ASIC's registry operations and projects and plays a key role for the Registry Connect Program to stabilise and uplift the ASIC registry services. The work of the team includes giving legal advice on matters arising under the legislation administered by ASIC and advising on law design and operation for the Registry Connect Program and other initiatives that impact registry services. The team advises on a wide range of matters relating to registry operations including third-party agreements, court matters, administered revenue, delegations, policies, procedures, communications, information and privacy. The role As Senior Lawyer – Registry Law, you will provide expert legal and policy advice supporting ASIC's registry responsibilities and operations. You will work closely with lawyers, program and operational leads to deliver clear guidance, research and analysis, and you will mentor and support team members to ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Provide and coordinate specialist advice on legislation administered by ASIC as it relates to registry functions, including the design and operation of law for the Registry Connect Program.
• Conduct and oversee administrative law matters relevant to registry operations, including Freedom of Information applications, privacy obligations, administrative reviews of ASIC decisions and complaint investigations.
• Draft and review legal instruments, agreements and communications (including third-party agreements and administered revenue matters).
• Prepare internal briefs and reports; engage with other ASIC teams and external advisers on complex registry law issues.
• Monitor regulatory reform and legislative changes impacting registry services; provide practical guidance on implementation.
• Lead, mentor and supervise team members; contribute to planning and delivery of registry legal work.

About You You bring strong technical legal capability, excellent communication skills and sound judgement. You are proactive and collaborative, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a lawyer within a government department or agency, or in a legal firm that consults to government.
• Proven experience understanding, interpreting and applying legislation, with insight into how legislation operates in practice.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences and build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisation and time management skills; ability to deliver high-quality outcomes to deadlines.

Technical Requirements & Certifications

• Legal qualifications and eligibility to hold a Legal Practising Certificate in a State or Territory of Australia.
• Post-admission experience (PAE) in government, in-house or law firm settings with relevant registry, administrative law and public-sector experience.

Additional Desirable Requirements

• Ability to work independently and take accountability for outcomes.
• Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills.
• Client-service focus and effective stakeholder management across diverse teams.
• Experience preparing internal reports and briefings on key matters and projects.

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. We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

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 ASIC's Security team. View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on the 15th of December.Applications for this role will close at 11:59pm AEDT on the 15th of December 2025