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Solicitor / Senior Associate, Antitrust & Competition

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A leading national competition team is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join its Antitrust & Competition practice. The role sits within a market-ranked group advising on merger control, cartel and behavioural investigations, enforcement litigation and regulatory matters across a wide range of industry sectors.

This is a national role with opportunities to work on complex, cross-border matters and to develop sector expertise (telecoms, tech, energy, resources, financial institutions and infrastructure). The team offers structured mentorship, client-facing responsibility and exposure to high-profile transactional and advisory work.

  • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in competition/antitrust law or relevant regulator experience in Australia
  • Proven experience on merger clearances and other competition matters; interest in developing expertise under new merger control rules
  • Strong academic record and commitment to continuous learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers
  • Comfort working to tight deadlines, both collaboratively and autonomously; commercial mindset and client-focused approach
  • Curiosity about technology and AI as they relate to competition and regulatory issues

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