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 KWM 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 have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network. Why work with us? We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact . We live by our Principles , and strive for mastery in all that we do . We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits , policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals. At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, 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@au.kwm.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 King & Wood 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 KWM. 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@kwm.com .
