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About the Role
As Senior Lawyer, Conduct & Discipline, you will investigate complex complaints involving CA ANZ members and help deliver fair, robust and professional disciplinary processes. Working closely with the Australian Conduct Leader, colleagues and independent disciplinary panels, you will manage matters from initial investigation through to committee and tribunal proceedings. Your contribution will help maintain high standards of competence, integrity and public confidence across the accounting profession.
Responsibilities
- Investigate complex complaints and member conduct matters in accordance with CA ANZ’s Charter, By-Laws, Regulations and Guidelines.
- Prepare and manage matters for consideration by the Professional Conduct Committee, Disciplinary Tribunal and Appeals Council.
- Apply sound legal judgement and procedural fairness when analysing evidence, developing investigation strategies and recommending practical outcomes.
- Build trusted professional relationships with members, complainants, disciplinary panel members and internal stakeholders while maintaining independence and confidentiality.
- Strengthen the team’s capability and processes by sharing expertise, coaching colleagues, supporting panel training and contributing to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in law, together with a current Australian practising certificate, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
- Deep experience managing complex investigations involving multiple individuals, members, organisations or firms.
- The ability to quickly understand complex matters, identify key issues and develop clear investigation and case strategies.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting persuasive cases before tribunals, disciplinary bodies, courts or similar forums.
- Strong legal judgement, resilience and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively under pressure.
- A collaborative and innovative approach, with the confidence to contribute your own ideas, improve processes and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
- Experience within a professional body, regulatory, co-regulatory or member-based environment, together with a demonstrated interest in professional standards and ethics will be highly regarded.
Skills
- Legal judgement
- Advocacy skills
- Collaborative approach
- Investigative skills
- Case management
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Process improvement
- Presentation skills
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Tertiary qualification in law
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Carer support
- Work-life wellbeing support
About the Company
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the communities in which they work and live.
- We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, delivering world class services and education, and advocating for the public good.
- Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.
Equal Opportunity
- CA ANZ welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.