Lawyer - Conduct & Discipline

Chartered Accountants ANZ; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Carer support

Job summary

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is seeking a Lawyer, Conduct & Discipline to investigate complaints and conduct matters involving CA ANZ members and support fair disciplinary processes. You will prepare matters for the Professional Conduct Committee, Disciplinary Tribunal and Appeals Council, and communicate with relevant parties.

Ideal candidate has a law degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex issues in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in law.
• Experience in dispute resolution, litigation, case management or complaints handling.
• Ability to analyse complex conduct issues with sound judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and professional relationship building.
• Strong organization and resilience to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and member conduct matters in line with CA ANZ guidelines.
• Prepare matters for Professional Conduct Committee meetings, Disciplinary Tribunal and Appeals Council hearings.
• Analyse complex conduct issues and apply procedural fairness.
• Communicate professionally with members, complainants and disciplinary panel members throughout matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Conduct & Discipline team on investigation strategies, processes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

• Take on varied legal work that makes a genuine professional impact
• Help strengthen member standards and trust in the accounting profession
• Grow your legal expertise through complex, interesting conduct matters

Build your legal career in a unique environment where your work helps deliver fair outcomes and uphold professional standards.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Lawyer, Conduct & Discipline, you’ll investigate complaints and conduct matters involving CA ANZ members and support fair, robust and professional disciplinary processes. You’ll prepare matters for the Professional Conduct Committee, Disciplinary Tribunal and Appeals Council, communicate with relevant parties and work closely with colleagues on investigation strategies and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and member conduct matters in line with CA ANZ’s Guidelines, Regulations, By-Laws and Charter.
• Prepare matters for Professional Conduct Committee meetings, Disciplinary Tribunal and Appeals Council hearings.
• Analyse complex conduct issues and apply sound legal judgement and procedural fairness.
• Communicate professionally with members, complainants and disciplinary panel members throughout matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Conduct & Discipline team on investigation strategies, processes and continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a motivated legal professional with strong critical thinking skills who enjoys getting to the heart of complex issues. You’ll bring sound judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach, along with the resilience and organisation to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in law.
• A good understanding of legal processes and experience in dispute resolution, litigation, case management, complaints handling and/or conciliation.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trusted professional relationships.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the resilience to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a commitment to learning, continuous improvement and contributing to a supportive team culture.

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.

ABOUT US

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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At CA ANZ, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity and accountability. As part of our ambition to attract diverse talent and build an adaptive, member centric organisation, we’re proud to be certified as both a Great Place to Work® and Family Inclusive Workplace™ reflecting the genuine experiences of our people.
We actively support your work–life wellbeing through leading policies and practices, including flexible work arrangements, parental leave and carer support—helping you thrive both at work and at home.

In addition, you’ll enjoy

• Interesting and varied legal work with exposure to complex conduct matters
• Meaningful work that helps strengthen professional standards and member conduct
• Opportunities to broaden your legal knowledge and continue developing your expertise
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where ideas and initiative are valued
• The opportunity to contribute to better processes and ways of working
• Work that directly supports the integrity and reputation of the CA designation
• A flexible hybrid work model balancing autonomy with in-person collaboration

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.