Description

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Competition & Consumer Associate to join its highly regarded practice in Melbourne or Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop deep expertise in competition, consumer, and regulatory law while working on complex, high-impact matters.

The team advises major corporates, regulators, and government bodies on strategic competition and consumer issues, including merger clearances, regulatory investigations, enforcement action, and compliance frameworks. You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers who are recognised leaders in the C&C space.

The Opportunity

Role

This role is suited to an Associate with 3–6 years’ post-admission experience in competition and consumer law, regulatory, or complex litigation. You will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, including:

• Merger clearance and authorisation applications
• ACCC and regulatory investigations and enforcement action
• Misleading or deceptive conduct and consumer protection matters
• Cartel conduct, market power, and anti-competitive behaviour
• Competition aspects of M&A and joint ventures
• Consumer law compliance programs and advisory work
• Regulatory litigation and administrative law matters

You will work across both advisory and contentious matters, with strong client exposure and responsibility appropriate to your level.

Why Join This Firm?

This firm offers a premier competition and consumer practice with a genuinely supportive culture. Associates are trusted with responsibility early, supported by experienced partners, and given the opportunity to build a long-term career in a specialist area.

What’s On Offer

• High-profile, complex C&C and regulatory matters
• Direct access to partners and senior clients
• Strong integration with corporate, M&A, disputes, and regulatory teams
• Clear and transparent career progression
• Competitive remuneration and performance incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Pro bono opportunities and study support
• Active social and professional development programs

About YouYou will ideally have:

• 3–6 years’ PQE in competition and consumer law or regulatory practice
• Experience dealing with the ACCC or other regulators (highly regarded)
• Strong analytical, drafting, and advisory skills
• Confidence managing complex legal issues and deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative, proactive approach and interest in specialist practice

Culture & Environment

The firm is known for its inclusive, high-performing culture. Lawyers are supported to do sophisticated work while maintaining sustainable careers, with genuine investment in training, mentoring, and professional development.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Joseph Chalita on +61 2 8289 3125 for a confidential discussion.