Senior Legal Counsel (12-month max term)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across ASX's businesses and functional areas to drive results
• Provide high quality legal advice and inputs on a broad range of regulatory matters including:
• Advising on financial products, services, markets and clearing and settlement facilities
• Drafting changes to the operating rules and procedures that govern the operation of ASX's markets and clearing and settlement facilities
• Engaging with our regulators including ASIC, RBA and Treasury
• Supporting our business teams on initiatives such as new products and services
• Supporting our operations, risk and compliance teams to manage market issues, rules compliance issues, and other issues involved in operating critical market infrastructure
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements across a range of areas including financial services and technology
• Participate in and support ASX engagement in regulatory processes and reporting and policy development
• Participate and build collaboration in cross functional teams including legal representation on cross business projects

Requirements

• 4+ years in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal role
• Built specialist expertise in one or more of these areas:
• Financial markets, securities and financial services regulation
• Banking and finance
• Litigation with a specialisation in the matters above
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Strong academic and professional qualifications
• We will also consider more experienced candidates working on a part time basis.
• A keen interest in financial markets: how they work and are regulated
• Experience in or servicing a highly-regulated industry and dealing with regulators in Australia or overseas
• We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you'll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria of this role.
• If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at careers@asx.com.au.
• We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.
• To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

Benefits

Additional Information

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets Why join the ASX? When you join ASX, you're joining a company with a strong purpose - to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all. In your new role, you'll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more. www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work We are more than a securities exchange! The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance. We're proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we're committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. About the team and role: An opportunity for an excellent lawyer with strong analytical, drafting and communication skills to develop their career in financial markets. A team player, you will provide legal services to support ASX's diverse businesses, with a particular focus on financial markets, clearing and settlement and financial benchmarks. Top-talent, highly-skilled, dynamic and diverse legal team at a well-regarded and innovative company at the centre of Australia's financial markets

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