Overview
ASIC Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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At ASIC, you can 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. Join our team as a Costs Lawyer. You will play a crucial role in assisting Enforcement teams and Litigation Counsel by calculating and advising on recoverable litigation and investigation costs.
Location and Employment Details
- Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane (other locations to be considered)
- Permanent
- Salary range $123,444-$144,180 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience
- Hybrid working – 2-3 days from home
- Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 13 October 2025
The Team
The Legal Services Team delivers legal services across ASIC and drives ASIC's reputation as a up-to-date, effective regulator and enforcement authority. It is led by the General Counsel, Executive Director and comprises Enforcement Legal Services, Regulatory Legal Services, Corporate Legal Services, the Hearing Delegates Panel, and the Legal Operations Team. The Civil Litigation team (part of Enforcement Legal Services) leads ASIC's in-house litigation practice and manages relationships with external law firms.
The Role
As a Costs Lawyer, you will be required to
- Assist with calculating and advising on recoverable litigation and investigation costs.
- Prepare documents and brief external costs lawyers.
- Negotiate litigation and investigation costs on behalf of ASIC.
- Recover civil litigation costs in consultation with Litigation and Special Counsel.
- Brief external counsel on cost recovery.
- Provide briefings to Senior Executives and Commissioners.
- Identify and lead process improvement projects for cost recovery.
- Stay updated on ASIC's governance and relevant legislation.
- Ensure external and internal guidance on cost recovery is accurate.
- Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Innovate cost recovery processes for the Legal Services team.
- Provide general legal support to Litigation and Special Counsel.
About You
To excel in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Law, admission to the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory as a solicitor or barrister, and a current legal practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain one) from the relevant State law society. Demonstrated skills and experience in calculating legal costs, particularly in civil litigation, are crucial. Strong numerical skills and the ability to negotiate with external stakeholders regarding legal and investigative costs are essential.
Additionally, you should have the ability to analyse legal issues, advise on options, and recommend the best course of action within a regulatory environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must, along with the ability to work independently with limited supervision and be accountable for outcomes. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!
Application Instructions
Your application should include a CV of no more than 3 pages, with a covering letter of 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.
About ASIC
ASIC's remit is broad and includes regulating corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit, and promoting market integrity and consumer protection. Through enforcement work, ASIC holds to account those who contravene the law and aims to address consumer and investor harms. ASIC supports a diverse and inclusive workplace; Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply, as are applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.
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 also need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
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📌 Costs Lawyer
🏢 Asic
📍 South Australia