We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our team in Melbourne or Sydney.
Job Description
The role involves advising clients on competition and consumer law matters, including cartel and behavioural investigations, litigation, merger clearances, and regulatory advice.
* Advising clients on complex competition and consumer law issues
* Liaising with clients to understand their business needs and goals
* Providing strategic advice to boards on sensitive competition law risks and issues
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have:
* 2+ years' experience in a leading private practice firm or relevant regulator experience in Australia
* In-depth experience in competition and/or consumer and regulatory law, ideally in both advisory and contentious work
* An excellent academic record, and natural commitment to continuous learning
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously
Benefits
The group is widely recognised by peers and legal directories as one of the leading teams in the field. We advise many of Australia's and the world's leading organisations across the full spectrum of competition, consumer law, and regulatory work.
We bring a focussed and commercial approach to competition and consumer law issues, drawing on our sector knowledge and deep understanding of commercial objectives and stakeholder needs.
Our clients operate in a wide range of industry sectors including telecommunications, tech, energy, and natural resources, financial institutions, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, and industrials and retail.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
What you can expect from us:
* We're a world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices.
* We make your personal and professional growth our business.
* We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we place a strong emphasis on mental health.