CareerPlan

Lawyer, Competition, Consumer + Market Regulation

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide practical and strategic legal advice on high-stakes transactions, complex litigation, and regulatory investigations in competition and consumer law.

Role type

Mid-senior competition and consumer law lawyer (IC)

Builds

Legal advice, regulatory submissions, and litigation strategies for clients in M&A, joint ventures, and regulated industries.

Domain

Law (Competition, Consumer Protection, Market Regulation)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Competition law expertise, regulatory investigation experience, litigation representation, drafting and advice writing, knowledge of ACCC processes, criminal cartel conduct knowledge, economic regulation understanding

Preferred skills

Experience in Asia Pacific region, knowledge of telecommunications/financial services/energy/water sectors, legislative reform experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, case management systems

Responsibilities

Advise on mergers and acquisitions including ACCC clearances; Represent clients in ACCC investigations, enforcement proceedings, and civil damages litigation; Handle criminal investigations under the Cartel Conduct Act; Advise on access regimes and economic regulation; Prepare submissions for legislative reform and government reviews; Address misleading and deceptive conduct issues