Senior Lawyer - Competition & Consumer

Woolworths Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Sydney seeks an experienced Senior Competition and Consumer Lawyer for a 12-month parental leave contract. You will deliver strategic legal advice across a broad retail ecosystem and lead regulatory engagements with key bodies.

You will bring 7+ years of PQE in competition/regulatory law, strong ACCC experience, and a collaborative, results‑oriented mindset to the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in competition/regulatory law from a top-tier firm or major corporate legal team.
• Deep knowledge of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law.
• Proven history interfacing with ACCC and other regulators across matters.
• Strong commercial acumen with pragmatism in fast-paced environments.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent self-management to prioritise competing demands and drive outcomes.
• Collaborative, solution-focused mindset for complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, timely competition and consumer law advice across the Woolworths Group ecosystem.
• Represent and advise on merger clearances, pricing, marketing, regulatory disputes, investigations and litigation.
• Work with the General Counsel to liaise with regulators on current and future initiatives.
• Partner with external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-impact representation.
• Monitor legislative updates to keep stakeholders informed of regulatory risks and changes.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members to build team capability.

Skills

Competition law

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Education

Bachelor of Laws with PQE 7+ years

Job description

We Are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

We Are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

Ifyou’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Senior Competition and Consumer Lawyer

Join Woolworths Group’s legal team on a 12-month parental leave contract as a Senior Competition and Consumer Lawyer, reporting to the Group Counsel. In this high-impact, autonomous role, you will deliver strategic, risk-balanced legal advice across our diverse retail ecosystem and lead key regulatory engagements. It is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your commercial acumen to navigate complex, fast-paced advisory matters and safeguard our business.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality, timely, and strategic competition and consumer law advice across the Woolworths Group ecosystem.
• Represent and advise on complex matters including merger clearances, pricing, marketing, regulatory disputes, investigations, and litigation.
• Work alongside the General Counsel to liaise directly with key regulatory bodies on present and strategic future initiatives.
• Partner with and manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-impact legal representation.
• Monitor legislative updates to ensure key stakeholders understand emerging regulatory risks and remain within the Board Risk Appetite.
• Build strong internal relationships and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the Legal team and broader business.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members to help build overall legal team capability.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Laws with 7+ years PQE specializing in competition and regulatory law from a top-tier firm or major corporate legal team.
• Deep operational expertise in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (including Part IV) and the Australian Consumer Law.
• Proven history of interfacing with the ACCC and other regulatory bodies across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of developing pragmatic legal strategies in fast-paced environments.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence across all business levels.
• Exceptional self-management to prioritize competing demands, drive outcomes, and manage high-volume files autonomously.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset dedicated to solving complex problems and exceeding key performance targets.

What You’ll Experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.