Solicitor/Senior Associate | Competition & Regulatory | Sydney

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate (3+ PAE) to join its market-leading Competition & Regulatory practice in Sydney. You will advise on complex competition, consumer law, and regulatory matters for major domestic and international clients, and work closely with Partners.

You will assist with merger clearances, cartel investigations, and regulatory enforcement, interact with regulators, mentor junior lawyers, and help grow client relationships on significant

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in competition/regulatory practice.
• Strong experience in merger clearances and regulatory matters.
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on competition, consumer law and regulatory matters for major clients.
• Assist with merger clearances and regulatory requirements.
• Act on cartel investigations, competition litigation and enforcement.
• Work with clients and regulators on transactions and investigations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to client relationships.

Skills

Competition law

Merger clearances

Regulatory matters

Legal research

Job description

Solicitor/Senior Associate | Competition & Regulatory | Sydney

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 or Melbourne. 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.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Emma O'Reilly on [phone] *** or ********@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.