Lawyer/Senior Associate - Competition

Kelly Gordine; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Top-Tier International Practice in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate in Competition to join a renowned global team. The role offers exposure to sophisticated merger control, regulatory investigations and competition advisory work for multinational clients and major Australian businesses.

You will work closely with a leading partner recognised for competition and regulatory expertise, handling complex matters across various industries and cross-border transactions within a

Qualifications

• Approximately 4-6 years' post-qualification experience in competition, antitrust and/or regulatory law.
• Experience within a leading private practice firm or competition regulator.
• Strong technical legal skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to client service.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building a long-term specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to merger control, regulatory investigations, and competition advisory matters across cross-border matters.
• Work on headline-making transactions and regulatory matters for a leading international practice.
• Collaborate with senior partners to coordinate multi-jurisdictional work across industries.

Skills

PQE 4-6 years

Competition/antitrust

Regulatory law

Commercial judgement

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Sydney | Top-Tier International Practice

Lawyer or Senior Associate - Competition

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high-performing Competition lawyer to join one of the world's most respected international law firms in Sydney.

Our client is an elite global practice with a market-leading Competition team spanning major financial centres across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America.

Consistently recognised among the world's leading antitrust and competition practices, the team advises multinational corporations, private equity sponsors and major Australian businesses on their most significant transactional and regulatory matters.

Working closely with a highly regarded partner recognised by leading legal directories for competition and regulatory expertise, you will be exposed to sophisticated, high-profile work across merger control, regulatory investigations, competition advisory and strategic ACCC matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers exposure to some of the most complex and strategically important competition matters in the Australian market, including:

• Australian and cross-border merger clearances
• ACCC investigations and enforcement proceedings
• Cartel and anti-competitive conduct matters
• Competition law aspects of major M&A transactions
• Infrastructure access and regulatory frameworks
• Competition and consumer law advisory work across a broad range of industries including technology, energy, infrastructure, transport and financial services.

You will join a collaborative and growing team known for handling landmark domestic and international matters, with regular involvement in multi-jurisdictional transactions and investigations requiring coordination across numerous jurisdictions.

About You

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who offer:

• Approximately 4-6 years' post-qualification experience in competition, antitrust and/or regulatory law
• Experience gained within a leading private practice firm or competition regulator
• Strong technical legal skills and excellent academic credentials
• Commercial judgment and a pragmatic approach to client service
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in building a long-term specialist practice.

Why This Role?

• Work directly on headline-making transactions and regulatory matters
• Access a genuinely international platform and client base
• Learn from leading practitioners in the competition field
• Strong career progression prospects within a growing practice
• Exposure to sophisticated cross-border work rarely available outside the largest global firms
• Competitive remuneration and an outstanding professional development platform