Raymond Earl, the principal at Markus Earl Legal, offers a wealth of experience in the legal field. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with first-class honours in 2015 and was admitted as a solicitor the following year. By November 2017, Ray had the distinction of being registered to practise at the High Court of Australia. His academic journey included valuable internships with both the Family Court of Australia and the County Court, complemented by international studies in alternative dispute resolution and international arbitration in Berlin. Ray's legal career commenced with volunteer roles at Fitzroy Legal Service and Moonee Valley Legal Service, where he honed his skills in various legal landscapes. His professional journey spans engagements with distinguished government departments. He served as a child protection lawyer with the Department of Health and Human Services and later joined Victoria Police, where he excelled as a lawyer and acting senior lawyer for the Office of the Chief Examiner and Family Violence departments. His expertise expanded as an enforcement lawyer at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, eventually leading him to establish his own firm in 2021. Before venturing into law, Ray dedicated over 18 years to the education sector, occupying roles from CEO of private Registered Training Organisations to management consultant. His commitment to lifelong learning is evident through his extensive qualifications, including a Master of Education, a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and several diplomas related to legal practice, vocational education, auditing, and government investigations. Ray remains actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law, continuously contributing to the field with his diverse expertise and commitment to client service.
Senior Investigator - Investigations and Enforcement
Australian Public Service
Sep 2023 - Present • 3 years 2 months
Principal Lawyer
Markus Earl Legal
Nov 2021 - Present • 5 years
Lawyer
ASIC
Sep 2020 - Oct 2021 • 1 year 1 month
A/Senior Lawyer
Office of the Chief Examiner
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 • 4 months
Police Lawyer
Victoria Police
Dec 2017 - Sep 2020 • 2 years 9 months
Lawyer
Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria
Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 • 2 months
Chief Executive Officer
Danford College
Jul 2009 - Jul 2011 • 2 years
Manager Innovation and Projects
RMIT University
Sep 2008 - Jun 2009 • 9 months
Sessional Lecturer
Swinburne University of Technology
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 • 2 years
Management Consultant & RTO Compliance Auditor
Skynet Corporation Pty Ltd
Mar 1999 - Dec 2019 • 20 years 9 months
Diploma of Government Investigations - PSP50416, Regulation and Enforcement
Australian Security Academy
2024
Graduate Certificate in Applied Law, Law
The College of Law Australia
2023
Master of Laws - LLM (due to complete 2024)
The College of Law Australia
2021 - 2024
Certificate IV Government Investigations, Government Investigations (PSP40416)
Australian Security Academy
2018
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
2016
Dispute Resolution, Mediation and International Arbitration
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2014
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B (First-Class Honours)
Victoria University
2013 - 2015
Diploma of Vocational Education & Training TAE50111, Education
Fortress Learning
2013
Bachelor of Laws (complementary), Family Society and Law
La Trobe University
2013 - 2014
QMS ISO 9001:2008 Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course
Batalas (UK)
2010
Lead Auditor Training Course in Quality Systems
Gray Management Systems Pty Ltd
2010
Masters Degree, Education
Victoria University
2010 - 2011
Diploma of Quality Auditing BSB51607, Auditing
SG Learning and Development
2010
Masters Degree, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Swinburne University of Technology
2004 - 2006
Last checked: 25 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
