Lawyer, L1-APS5/6, Mergers and Exemptions Law Unit

4 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia ACCC Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Lawyer, L1-APS5/6, Mergers and Exemptions Law Unit (EA2025/154) role at ACCC.

What you will do as a Lawyer
  • provide legal (including strategic and legal policy) advice on complex issues relating to the functions and powers of the ACCC under the CCA, including the functions and powers under the new merger regime.
  • conduct legal and related research into complex matters relevant to ACCC responsibilities under relevant legislation.
  • assist with the conduct of investigations and court proceedings for the ACCC, including working closely with external lawyers.
  • assist the ACCC in the performance of its dispute resolution functions, draft and/or settle complex court documents (including pleadings and submissions), s 155 notices, s 87B undertakings and other legal documents in support of investigations and litigation.
About you
  • admission as a practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
  • experience in working effectively as a lawyer advising and guiding line areas under very tight timeframes.
  • Experience advising in relation to Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 — particularly in respect of merger clearances and competition exemptions—or administrative law, would be an advantage but is not essential.
How to apply

You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 500 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary

Salary: Lawyer 1 (APS5) $95,374 (plus 15.4% superannuation), Lawyer 1 (APS6) $99,562 – $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation).

Contact Officer

Andrew Gun, (03) 9290 1853

Applications Close

11.00pm (AEST), Sunday 14 September 2025

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Other
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Government Administration

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