Gemma Hutchison
Lauderdale,TAS
Summary
Experienced Senior Lawyer with a strong background in financial services regulation and over 10 years of relevant experience. Proven track record of conducting in-depth reviews and applying creative thinking to influence behavioural change. Possesses excellent analytical skills, consistently delivering well-reasoned and detailed opinions on complex and technical legal concepts. A highly effective communicator with a talent for translating complex ideas into clear and concise language.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lawyer
Australian Securities And Investments Commission
06.2012 - Current
- Senior Executive Level 2 Lawyer in ASIC's Credit & Banking team (since Nov 2018) and Lawyer/Analyst in Deposit Takers, Credit & Insurers Team.
- Experience managing communications, running meetings with and responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders, such as APRA, Treasury, CALC, ABA, legal firms, industry and consumers, with varying levels of expertise and resources.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements, conducing legal analysis, and providing guidance on applications for relief, drafting legislation and instruments, unfair contracts terms (compliance and litigation) and legislative frameworks.
- Have effectively worked in large and small diverse teams, collaborating with team member with varying work styles to achieve successful outcomes.
- Overseen, managed and contributed to project work for large thematic reviews conducted in small teams including reviews on small amount credit providers design and distribution obligations, reverse mortgages and guarantees.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through drafting briefings and presentations for senior staff, effectively communicating complex regulatory requirements to internal and external stakeholders, and providing guidance on legal matters with clarity and precision.
- Highly organised and skilled in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively demonstrated through balancing multiple complex relief applications and project work. Able to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail to ensure quality outcomes.
Director
Women's Football, Southern Football League Tasmania
02.2022 - Current
- Developing data-driven five-year strategic plan for women's football in Tasmania.
- Reviewed and updated key policy documents.
- Engages with key stakeholders including clubs, AFL Tasmania, STJFL and SFL Board.
Judge's Associate
Supreme Court of Tasmania
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Associate to The Honourable Justice Helen Wood
Education
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Professional Legal
Centre For Legal Studies
HobartBachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science -
University of Tasmania
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical legal analysis
- Organisation and time management
- Ability to work in small or large teams
- Attention to detail
- Policy analysis
Accomplishments
- ASIC Regional Commissioner's Award for Tasmania (June 2017)
- ASIC Australia Day Achievement Team Award (for contribution to The Cash Store litigation) (Jan 2015)
- Admitted to the Legal Profession in the Supreme Court of Tasmania (Aug 2011)
- Golden Key International Honor Society Member (2005-Current)
- Managing regulation, enforcement and compliance - five day course with Prof. Malcolm Sparrow (Oct 2019)
Timeline
Director
Women's Football, Southern Football League Tasmania
02.2022 - Current
Senior Lawyer
Australian Securities And Investments Commission
06.2012 - Current
Judge's Associate
Supreme Court of Tasmania
08.2010 - 08.2011
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - Professional Legal
Centre For Legal Studies
Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science -
University of Tasmania
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