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Location : Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 28 November 2025. The team The Information & Data Law team sits within the Corporate Legal Services business unit in the Legal Services Group. It manages ASIC's obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and Privacy Act 1988, and provides advice on corporate, commercial legal, and governance matters relevant to ASIC's functions and operations. The role As a Lawyer, you will provide legal advice on a range of information and data law issues, manage FOI requests, and ensure ASIC's compliance with privacy obligations. Responsibilities Act as FOI decision maker for access requests, internal reviews, and OAIC reviews under the FOI Act. Provide practical, timely legal advice on privacy matters in regulatory and operational contexts. Design and embed privacy-by-design solutions in projects, including those involving emerging technology and data analytics. Guide internal teams on Privacy Impact Assessments and develop regulatory and procedural guides. Assess and help manage privacy breaches, including notifiable data breaches and regulatory investigations. Qualifications Qualified lawyer eligible to hold an Unrestricted Legal Practising Certificate in a State or Territory of Australia. Approximately 5-7 years post‑admission experience relevant to information and data law. Strong legal advice writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Experience managing FOI and privacy matters, ideally in a government, in‑house, or law firm environment. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced setting. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASIC Act, FOI Act, Privacy Act, and related legislation is desirable. High‑level analytical, organisational, and project management skills. Australian citizenship and willingness to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment. Benefits Salary starting from $127,641 (depending on experience) plus 15.4% superannuation. Attractive superannuation. Additional leave entitlements. 50/50 hybrid work‑from‑home model. Flexible work arrangements. Assistance for study and professional development. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Government Administration 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. ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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