Solicitor - Competition

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate (3+ PAE) to join a market-leading Competition & Regulatory practice in Sydney. The role offers exposure to high-profile matters and direct collaboration with seasoned Partners across a national and international platform.

You will advise on complex competition, consumer law, and regulatory matters for major domestic and international clients, support merger clearances, and engage with regulatory authorities on significant

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' post-admission experience in competition & regulatory work.
• Strong experience in competition and consumer law, including merger clearances.
• Solid understanding of Australian competition law and merger control.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical abilities.
• Proactive, commercially minded with interest in regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex competition, consumer law and regulatory matters for major domestic and international clients.
• Assist with merger clearances and advise on regulatory requirements under Australia's merger control regime.
• Act on cartel and behavioural investigations, competition litigation and regulatory enforcement proceedings.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory authorities on significant transactions and investigations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to client relationships and practice growth.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm.

• 3+ PAE
• Leading international law firm
• Opportunity to work on high profile matters

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong global presence and a Band 1 ranked Competition & Regulatory practice.

The Team

The Competition, Regulation & Trade team advises major Australian and international clients on sophisticated competition, consumer law and regulatory matters across a broad range of industries.

Lawyers within the team benefit from direct Partner access and opportunities to collaborate with specialists across a highly regarded national and international practice.

The Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a Solicitor or Senior Associate (3+ PAE) to join a market-leading Competition & Regulatory practice in Sydney.

Working closely with experienced Competition Partners and a collaborative national team, you will:

• Advise on complex competition, consumer law and regulatory matters for major domestic and international clients.
• Assist with merger clearances and advise on regulatory requirements under Australia's merger control regime.
• Act on cartel and behavioural investigations, competition litigation and regulatory enforcement proceedings.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory authorities on significant transactions and investigations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to client relationships and the ongoing growth of the practice.

About you

Ideally, you will have at least 3 years' post-admission experience gained within a well-regarded Competition & Regulatory practice or relevant Australian regulatory authority.

Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience in competition and consumer law, particularly merger clearances and regulatory matters.
• A sound understanding of Australian competition law and the evolving merger control regime.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and an interest in emerging regulatory developments and technologies.