Competition & Regulatory Lawyer — M&A & Investigations

Gilbert + Tobin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks paid parental leave

Additional annual leave

Subsidised café and gym membership

End of trip facilities

Retail discounts

Social events

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin is a leading Australian law firm seeking a senior competition practitioner to join its CCMR Practice in Sydney. You will handle high‑stakes mergers, investigations and regulatory matters across the Australia–Asia Pacific region, collaborating with top-tier clients on complex challenges.

The role requires 4–7+ years post-admission experience in competition and regulatory law, strong drafting skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years post-admission experience in Competition Law and regulatory matters.
• Strong drafting and advice writing skills.
• Superior technical knowledge and genuine interest in competition law.
• Ability to work effectively with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Desire to develop and progress quickly.

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions, including ACCC clearances.
• Competition law issues from joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• ACCC investigations, enforcement proceedings and litigation, including cartel leniency matters.
• Criminal investigations under the Competition and Consumer Act.
• Access regimes, economic regulation and pricing decisions.
• Regulatory design and implementation for government entities in the Asia Pacific.
• Legislative reform submissions to government/regulators.
• Misleading and deceptive conduct, consumer protection issues.

Skills

Competition law

Regulatory advice

Drafting & writing

Client collaboration

Autonomy & teamwork

Rapid progression

Job description

Gilbert + Tobin is a leading Australian law firm seeking a senior competition practitioner to join its CCMR Practice in Sydney. You will handle high‑stakes mergers, investigations and regulatory matters across the Australia–Asia Pacific region, collaborating with top-tier clients on complex challenges.

The role requires 4–7+ years post-admission experience in competition and regulatory law, strong drafting skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach in a collaborative team environment.