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
What you will be doing:
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
What you will bring:
Must have
2-6 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
Nice to have:
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 [email protected].
At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.
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.
Skills Required
- 2-6 years in a leading law firm or in-house legal role
- Built specialist expertise in financial markets, securities, and financial services regulation
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Strong academic and professional qualifications
What We Do
ASX is one of the world’s top ten exchanges. As a full-service exchange, we offer trading, clearing, settlement, market insights, connectivity, and depository services across all major asset classes including equities, derivatives, ETFs, options, and managed funds. With a total market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, ASX is home to some of the world’s leading resource, finance, and technology companies. Our $47 trillion interest rate derivatives market is the largest in Asia and among the biggest in the world. ASX’s network and data centre (The Australian Liquidity Centre) provides a world class financial infrastructure and access to Australia’s largest pools of liquidity.
