Senior Lawyer - Conduct & Discipline

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Great Place to Work

Family Inclusive Workplace

Job summary

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is seeking a Senior Lawyer, Conduct & Discipline to investigate complex complaints involving CA ANZ members and to deliver fair, robust disciplinary processes. You will work with the Australian Conduct Leader, colleagues and independent panels from investigation through to committee and tribunal proceedings.

You will bring a law degree and a current Australian practising certificate, with experience in handling complex investigations and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law.
• Current Australian practising certificate or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• Experience managing complex investigations involving multiple individuals, members, organisations or firms.
• Ability to quickly understand complex matters and develop clear investigation/case strategies.
• Experience presenting persuasive cases before tribunals, disciplinary bodies or similar forums.
• Strong judgement, resilience and organisational skills.

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 and developing investigation strategies.
• 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.

Education

Law degree

Australian practising certificate

Job description

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.

Key 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.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced legal professional who can quickly get across complex investigations, identify key issues and confidently manage matters under pressure. You bring sound judgement, fresh ideas and strong advocacy skills, along with a collaborative approach and the confidence to present cases before disciplinary committees and tribunals.

What you'll bring:

• 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.

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 highly varied legal work, offering exposure to complex matters and ongoing opportunities to learn
• The opportunity to move beyond a traditional client-facing environment and contribute to decisions with profession-wide impact
• A meaningful role in improving member standards, maintaining public confidence and protecting the integrity of the CA designation
• The autonomy to contribute new ideas, improve processes and shape how complex conduct matters are managed
• Work that directly supports CA ANZ's strategic focus on professional standards, ethical conduct and public trust
• 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.