Senior Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

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The role

Due to a robust pipeline of work, our leading Competition practice is seeking a talented senior lawyer or early senior associate to join our Sydney team.

The role

Due to a robust pipeline of work, our leading Competition practice is seeking a talented senior lawyer or early senior associate to join our Sydney team.

In this role, you'll be working closely with Sian Ooi, Kirsten Webb, Bruce Lloyd, as well as other senior practitioners, tackling a diverse array of competition law, infrastructure access, and economic regulatory matters. Your work will span various sectors, including energy, water, ports, and rail, offering you the opportunity to engage with complex issues and make a meaningful impact.

Skills & Experience

  • 4-6 years' experience in a reputable commercial law firm or in-house
  • Demonstrated experience in competition law and economic regulatory work
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise your time across a number of busy matters
  • The ability to work both independently and part of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary practice
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, required for building stakeholder relations and maintaining a positive team environment
  • A genuine commitment to client service and desire to engage in business development activities

The Competition Team

Our competition team is a market leader in infrastructure access and regulation and has been actively involved in third-party access proceedings in the Australian Competition Tribunal, Federal Court, and High Court. With specialized regulatory expertise across various infrastructure sectors, we provide clients with informed and strategic legal advice tailored to their needs. Our team boasts extensive experience in engaging constructively with the ACCC, enhancing our ability to offer the strategic insights necessary to help our clients achieve their objectives.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally. Our culture values diversity and inclusivity, driving for excellence and providing outstanding client service.

This is a unique opportunity to join our exceptional team, as we rarely recruit externally. If you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding workplace where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionLegal
  • IndustriesLaw Practice

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