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A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in Australian law, English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important investigations, deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people, including opportunities: to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo; and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

This is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

A&O Shearman's global antitrust team is a powerhouse that advises corporates, private equity and financial institutions on their most significant transactions, investigations, and litigation.

The breadth and scale of our global network and industry knowledge means we are uniquely placed to advise on complex multijurisdictional matters involving parallel filings, proceedings and inter-agency co-operation.

As one of the premier competition practices in the world we handle the full spectrum of antitrust issues including: merger control; cartel and behavioral investigations; dominance and market power; compliance and counselling; and vertical and horizontal agreements. We also advise on market investigations, sector-specific regulatory issues, and antitrust litigation.

We are looking for an Australian qualified Lawyer with 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our antitrust team in Sydney, on a full-time permanent basis. We offer:

• A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm.
• A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, in Australia, regionally and globally.
• Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, high-performing team with a friendly and supportive culture.
• National and international secondment programs to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses.
• Dedicated local and global training programs and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills.

Key requirements

• 2 - 5 year PQE.
• Training from a top tier law firm with previous antitrust / competition experience.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• High level drafting and analytic skills.
• Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Clear and concise communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.
• Entrepreneurial drive and strong commercial acumen.
• A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.

A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we're working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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