At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on competition and consumer law, including merger clearances and regulatory enforcement.
- Company: Premier global law firm with a top-tier competition and regulation practice.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, exposure to high-profile matters, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Open to lawyers at all career stages, from 2 to 10+ years PQE.
- Why this job: Join a leading team and work on complex, impactful legal challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in competition, consumer or regulatory law; strong analytical and drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our client is a premier global law firm recognised as one of the leading Competition, Antitrust & Regulatory practices in Australia. Known for its market-defining matters, collaborative culture, and seamless cross-border capability, the firm offers an exceptional platform for lawyers seeking to build a long-term career at the forefront of competition and consumer law.
The team is widely regarded as best-in‑class, advising on high‑stakes merger clearances, cartel and behavioural investigations, regulatory enforcement, complex multi‑jurisdictional transactions and significant consumer law matters (including misleading conduct, unfair contract terms and market‑wide investigations). The partners are respected leaders in the field, known for their technical excellence and strong relationships with the ACCC.
With an enviable pipeline of sophisticated, headline matters and continued strategic investment in the practice, the firm is now seeking to appoint a talented lawyer to join this high‑performing, globally integrated group. This is a rare opportunity to work with the very best in the market and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a top‑tier competition and consumer law practice.
The Opportunity
Working with major Australian and global clients, you will advise across the full spectrum of competition, consumer law and regulatory work, including:
- Merger clearances and transactional competition advice
- Strategic advisory work across joint ventures, vertical arrangements, market power issues and pricing conduct
- Cartel and behavioural investigations, ACCC inquiries and immunity applications
- Competition and consumer litigation and regulatory enforcement, including misleading or deceptive conduct and unfair contract terms matters
You will work closely with highly regarded partners and collaborate across offices on complex, high‑profile matters that sit at the cutting edge of Australian and global competition and consumer law.
About You
As a strategically growing practice on a strong trajectory, the team is open to speaking with lawyers at all stages of their careers – from around 2 years’ PQE through to 10+ years’ PQE. You will ideally have:
- Experience gained within a reputable competition, consumer or regulatory practice
- Exposure to merger control, enforcement, investigations, behavioural or consumer law disputes
- Excellent drafting, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm to work on complex, intellectually challenging matters
About Brighton Search
Brighton Search is a specialist legal recruitment agency focused on connecting top‑tier lawyers with leading firms across Australia. With a strong candidate‑first approach and deep market insight, we take pride in supporting lawyers through pivotal career moves. Founded by a former in‑house recruitment lead at a global top‑tier law firm, we understand the nuance and timing involved in legal recruitment, and we partner with individuals and clients with honesty, discretion, and care.
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Competition & Regulation Lawyer - Solicitor / Senior Associate employer: Brighton Search
As a premier global law firm, our client offers an exceptional work environment for Competition & Regulation Lawyers, characterised by a collaborative culture and a commitment to professional growth. With access to high-profile matters and the opportunity to work alongside respected leaders in the field, employees can expect to develop their expertise while contributing to significant legal outcomes. The firm's strategic investment in its practice ensures a dynamic and rewarding career path in the heart of Australia's competitive legal landscape.
