We are seeking a senior competition lawyer to join our National Competition & Regulatory team. Th is role provide s an excellent opportunity to work with industry leaders on high profile matters in a dynamic, collabor ative and sup portive team environment. The Mallesons National Competition team is a market leading team with a Band One Chambers ranking ( Asia Pacific 2026) . Our team specialises in all areas of competition law, including high profile mergers and joint ventures, contentious competition and consumer law investigations and litigation, ACCC market studies, access to essential infrastructure and industry regulation issues. We advise our clients on large scale commercial transactions, investigations and litigation, and act for major Australian and international corporations across a wide range of industries. Our national team is led by recognised leading competition Partners, Wayne Leach , Caroline Coops , Lisa Huett , Peta Stevenson , Jennifer Barron , Simon Cooke , Tamara Hunter and Christopher Kok . All members of our team work with a range of partners and lawyers nationally, across a wide range of competition and consumer issues. To assist in their career development, each member is also supervised directly by one or more partners . Ideally this role will be located in Sydney, but we operate as a national practice and are open to considering candidates located in Melbourne or Canberra . You will have: i deally, broad competition and consumer experience . E xperience in regulatory investigations and litigation in relation to Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act and the Australian Consumer Law will be highly regarded a strong team focus and a positive attitude . As a leader in the team, you will be able to delegate to and mentor junior lawyers previous experience in an Australian or overseas law firm - preferably a top tier firm - or a competition regulator an ability to identify and think through complex legal issues and to provide practical and effective solutions an ability to lead matters and engage directly with clients You will have excellent written, analytical, communication and research skills to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice and a strong commitment to client service. You will also play a role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with clients by working on matters with them, as well as having an enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities by participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks. You will enjoy working as part of a close, collaborative, and committed team and support the development of junior lawyers. Who are we? We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen. Why work with us? We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients , where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of . You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits , policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals. Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead. Next Steps Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience. If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.com If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia. Diversity and Inclusion Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com
