Overview
At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.
Are you an experienced litigator looking for a role where the work you do will make a difference for all Australians and be challenging and rewarding? ASIC is expanding its in‑house litigation team and is looking for highly skilled and experienced litigation lawyers to work on high‑profile regulatory litigation.
* Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth (other locations to be considered)
* $152,074 – $202,614 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
* Permanent roles
* Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 21 December 2025
Team
The Civil Litigation team leads ASIC's in‑house litigation practice. Our Litigation Counsel act as solicitor on the record and are responsible for the conduct of many of ASIC's high‑profile civil litigation regulatory matters in the High Court, Federal Court and State Supreme Courts. The team also manages external law firms engaged to act for ASIC, providing guidance on litigation strategy and case theories.
Recent Litigation Examples
* 25‑063MR – Financial services provider penalised $11 million over “cookie‑cutter” advice and conflicted bonus payments | ASIC
* 25‑052MR – ASIC warns of threat from “hydra‑like” scammers after obtaining court orders to shut down 95 companies | ASIC
* 25‑017MR – AustralianSuper fined $27 million after ASIC investigation into failure to merge multiple superannuation accounts | ASIC
* 24‑274MR – Kraken crypto exchange operator to pay $8 million following ASIC enforcement action | ASIC
* 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
About You
* Significant commercial/regulatory litigation experience (and admission to practice in the High Court, Federal Court and State Supreme Courts). Litigation Counsel applicants must hold unrestricted practising certificates and have experience managing complex litigation matters and leading teams of lawyers.
* Strong technical legal skills, ability to provide strategic direction in regulatory litigation matters, and a capacity to communicate with influence to a wide variety of audiences and high‑level organisational skills.
* A commitment to providing superior client service.
* A real interest in making a difference through important regulatory litigation with a consumer protection focus.
Your application should include a CV no more than 5 pages, and a covering letter no more than 2 pages that addresses the selection criteria in the position description. The position descriptions for these roles can be found on ASIC's Careers page.
Benefits
* Attractive superannuation
* Additional leave entitlements
* 50/50 hybrid work‑from home model
* Flexible work arrangements
* Assistance for study and professional development
To work with us you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
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