Solicitor/Senior Associate | Competition & Regulatory | Sydney

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

Job summary

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

Working with Partners and a national team, you will handle merger clearances, investigations, and regulatory enforcement, contributing to client relationships and growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in Competition & Regulatory law.
• Strong experience in competition and consumer law, merger clearances and regulatory matters.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex competition, consumer law and regulatory matters for major domestic and international clients.
• Assist with merger clearances and regulatory requirements under Australia’s merger control regime.
• Handle 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 growth of the practice.

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.

Additional information

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