Sydney
Antitrust and Competition
Associate
Associate - Competition (Litigation & Advisory)
Full Time
Do you have a passion for competition, consumer and regulatory law?
We are seeking a commercially-focused lawyer with 3+ years' experience
to support our clients' across a wide range of matters and industries
in this fascinating area of law.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a large global
diverse workforce of more than 7,000 people across more than 50 cities
worldwide. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and
financial institutions with a full business law service. This global
platform helps us manage antitrust and competition law risks for
global clients. With a team of over 150 antitrust and competition
lawyers in 20 countries, we have a high degree of international
connection and support. Our Australian Competition and Regulatory team
is recognised as one of the leading teams in the region and is an
integral part of a global antitrust practice that is ranked among the
Global Elite.
In Australia, our client base spans all key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; consumer markets; and life sciences and healthcare. The successful candidate for this position will be curious and keen to learn the fundamentals about how our clients' businesses work and what drives their success. They will also understand fundamental competition law concepts and their practical application.
In this role, you will be advising corporate clients (manufacturing, transport, media, construction, financial services, FMCG, technology, infrastructure), government clients, utilities (electricity, gas, water, telecommunications and transport) and regulators such as the ACCC and the Australian Energy Regulator. You will be involved in and gain exposure to:
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Culture
Our team prides itself on its culture. Partners and senior staff are approachable, engaged and committed to mentoring and providing opportunities for growth and learning. Leaders in the team support junior staff to produce the high quality of work and service that is expected by our clients.
Norton Rose Fulbright offers genuine career progression, an inclusive
firm environment, a collaborative culture and professional development
opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and has created a culture
where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace
the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work and
provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a
difference to their local and global communities including through pro
bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been
recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) year on year as well as a
silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. We will
provide adjustments for candidates with disabilities. If you need
assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the
application/interview process, please contact recruitmentaustralia@nortonrosefulbright.com
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential
discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686
6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.