Do you have a passion for contentious competition and consumer
law? We are seeking a commercially-focused lawyer with 2 - 5 years'
experience to support our clients' across a wide range of matters
and industries in this fascinating area of law.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a large global
diverse workforce of more than 7,000 people across more than 50
cities worldwide. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations
and financial institutions with a full business law service. This
global platform helps us manage antitrust and competition law risks
for global clients. We have a team of over 200 antitrust and
competition lawyers in some 35 cities globally, acting on some of
the world's largest and most interesting matters. This is one of
the largest antitrust teams in the world.
Our Australian Competition and Regulatory team is recognised as
one of the leading teams in the region. The team is ranked Tier 1
in Melbourne and Sydney by Best Law Firms and is an integral part
of a global antitrust practice that is ranked in the 'Top 10'
Global Elite. We are one of the few full-service law firms in the
Australian market with a large presence in both North America and
Europe, as well as Asia and Africa. We are also one of a select few
law firms acting both for and against the Australian Competition
& Consumer Commission (ACCC) in Australia, offering a unique
perspective. We have deep specialist regulatory expertise across
all areas of economic regulation. We have consistently acted on
many of Australia's leading competition matters.
In Australia, our client base spans all key industry sectors:
technology and innovation; financial institutions; energy and
resources; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport;
consumer markets; life sciences and healthcare; and government. The
successful candidate for this position will be curious and keen to
learn the fundamentals about how our clients' businesses work and
what drives their success. They will also understand fundamental
competition law concepts and their practical application,
preferably with an understanding of economics.
In this role, you will be advising corporate domestic and
international clients, government clients, and regulators such as
the ACCC. You will be involved in and gain exposure to all
aspects of contentious competition and consumer law, including:
* Litigation/dispute resolution :
Competition and consumer law dispute resolution and litigation
for corporate clients and the ACCC. For example, the team has
recently assisted the ACCC in Federal Court proceedings against
Google, Airbnb, Uber and is currently assisting the ACCC with
Federal Court proceedings against eHarmony and The Good
Guys.
* Investigations : Supporting
commercial clients or the ACCC with investigations into
anti-competitive conduct, cartels and Australian Consumer Law
contraventions
* Advice: Providing advice on all
aspects of competition and consumer law to support their
business success within the bounds of the law.
* Technology and innovation: Advising a
range of technology clients on the application of regulatory
frameworks in such areas as telecommunications, digital
platforms, media law, artificial intelligence and
cybersecurity.
Requirements
* 2- 5+ years PQE experience gained within a leading law firm
or regulator, with predominant exposure to competition and
regulatory and/or consumer law matters
* Commerciality, curiosity, and an enthusiastic and proactive
attitude
* Exceptional communication skills and strong ability to work
well in a team
* Outstanding attention to detail, analytical, technical and
drafting skills
Culture
Our team prides itself on its culture. Partners and senior staff
are approachable, engaged and committed to mentoring and providing
opportunities for growth and learning. Leaders in the team support
junior staff to produce the high quality of work and service that
is expected by our clients. Our team is shared between partners
across both Sydney and Melbourne with plenty of opportunities to
work on global matters.
Norton Rose Fulbright offers genuine career progression, an
inclusive firm environment, a collaborative culture and
professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be
commensurate with relevant experience.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and has created a culture
where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We
embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which
we work and provide a range of opportunities in which our people
can make a difference to their local and global communities
including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving,
volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been
recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive
Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and
hybrid work options with us.
Norton Rose
Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive
environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia
has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by
the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive
Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and
hybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
candidates to apply.
To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If
you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the
application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to
contact Scott Baker via or for
a confidential discussion .
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a
confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette
Borradale or Scott Baker
8578.
Please be aware in the
course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed
to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including
educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide
further details.