Associate, Antitrust/Competition

White & Case LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case LLP in Australia seeks an experienced antitrust lawyer to join our Global Competition practice. You will work on merger clearance across Australia, APAC, and worldwide, advise on competition and consumer law matters, and contribute to cross-border investigations.

The role requires PQE 4-6 years, strong academic record, excellent communication, time management, client service, and teamwork. The firm offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• PQE 4-6 years in competition law in private practice or regulator.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Outstanding communication skills - written and verbal.
• Strong time management skills, able to stay calm across multiple projects.
• Client service focus and commercial awareness.
• Team player with collaboration skills.
• Strong judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking merger analysis in Australia, across APAC and globally.
• Preparing merger clearance submissions/applications in Australia and APAC.
• Advising on competition law implications of supply chains, collaborations and alliances.
• Advising on all aspects of competition and consumer law including cartel conduct, misuse of market power, anti-competitive arrangements, and consumer protection matters.
• Responding to ACCC investigations across competition and consumer-related matters.
• Advising on access regimes and regulation of monopoly infrastructure and foreign investment clearance.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the practice.

Skills

PQE 4-6 years

Competition law experience

Strong communication

Time management

Client service

Team player

Judgment and initiative

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Our Antitrust Practice provides specialized legal counsel on complex antitrust and competition law matters, guiding clients through the competitive landscape of global markets. We focus on a broad range of issues, including merger clearance, cartel investigations, monopolization, class action defense, pharmaceutical antitrust litigation, state aid awards, foreign direct investment and compliance. Our team assists clients in structuring transactions to comply with antitrust laws, represents them in regulatory reviews and enforcement actions, and defends against allegations of anti-competitive conduct. By leveraging our deep knowledge of antitrust laws and extensive experience with regulatory bodies worldwide, we help clients manage risks, achieve strategic business objectives and maintain a competitive advantage in an evolving market environment.

Recognised as a Global Elite firm by Global Competition Review, White & Case has one of the world's top Competition practices situated across five continents. We have been privileged to handle some of the most complex multijurisdictional and Australian competition matters of recent times.

With experience in competition law and regulatory matters across a range of sectors, you will be joining a growing team with fantastic career progression and learning opportunities. Situated across 5 continents, our team of competition law professionals provides clients with a truly coordinated approach to the most challenging global competition issues in virtually all jurisdictions across the world.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Undertaking merger analysis in Australia, across APAC and across the world
• Preparing merger clearance submissions/applications in Australia and across the APAC region.
• Advising on the competition law implications of supply chains, collaborations and other alliances.
• Advising clients on all aspects of competition and consumer law matters, including cartel conduct, misuse of market power, anti-competitive arrangements, concerted practices, misleading and deceptive, unconscionable conduct, and other consumer protection matters.
• Responding to ACCC investigations across all competition and consumer related matters.
• Advising on access regimes and regulation of monopoly infrastructure
• Advising on and obtaining clearance for foreign investment.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the practice.

Skills And Experience Required

• PQE 4-6 years of competition law experience in private practice or with a regulator
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative and analytical thinker
• Outstanding communication skills - written and verbal.
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when working across multiple projects.
• Client service focus and commercial awareness
• Team player
• Strong judgment and initiative

This role reports to

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.