Senior Associate, Competition & Market Regulation

Gilbert + Tobin; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Additional annual leave

Gym membership subsidy

End of trip facilities

Retail discounts

Social events

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian firm, seeks a senior competition lawyer to join the CCMR Practice in Sydney. You will work on high-profile mergers, regulatory matters and litigation, collaborating with partners and clients to deliver strategic advice.

We welcome candidates with 4-7+ years post-admission, strong drafting skills, and a deep interest in competition and consumer law. The role offers a supportive environment, substantial leave, and a range of benefits in a city-based office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Involve in mergers and acquisitions, including ACCC clearances.
• Handle competition law issues from joint ventures and strategic alliances.
• Represent in ACCC investigations, enforcement proceedings and litigation, including cartel leniency matters.
• Engage in criminal investigations under the CCA where relevant.
• Assist with regulatory design and implementation for government entities in the Asia Pacific region.
• Contribute to legislative reform submissions and regulatory reviews such as Harper Review.
• Address misleading and deceptive conduct and consumer protection issues.

Skills

Competition Law

Regulatory matters

Drafting skills

Client relations

Job description

Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian firm, seeks a senior competition lawyer to join the CCMR Practice in Sydney. You will work on high-profile mergers, regulatory matters and litigation, collaborating with partners and clients to deliver strategic advice.

We welcome candidates with 4-7+ years post-admission, strong drafting skills, and a deep interest in competition and consumer law. The role offers a supportive environment, substantial leave, and a range of benefits in a city-based office.