Solicitor - Competition and Consumer Law

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Woolworths Full time

About Us

We are Woolworths Group, a leading retailer with a purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.

Our Legal Industry & Government (LIG) team supports the entire Woolworths Group, providing thought leadership and professional advice to secure optimum commercial outcomes.

We are seeking a talented Senior Competition and Consumer lawyer to join our team.

About the Opportunity

This is a exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and confident specialist to manage a range of competition and consumer law advisory matters in a fast-paced business environment.

As a Senior Competition and Consumer lawyer, you will be responsible for providing strategic, efficient, and cost-effective competition and consumer legal services across the operations of the Woolworths Group ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising and representing Woolworths Group businesses on all aspects of competition and consumer law;
  • Delivering strategic and user-friendly advice promptly while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Partnering with external counsel to ensure effective representation;
  • Ensuring key stakeholders are informed on the impact of legislation and regulatory requirements;
  • Working with the General Counsel to liaise with regulators on matters affecting the organisation's activities;
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements within the Board Risk Appetite;
  • Helping to build the capabilities of the team, including supervising junior lawyers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws and 5+ years PQE in competition and regulatory law;
  • Demonstrated expertise in the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
  • Experience in, or interfacing with, the ACCC and/or state and international competition and consumer law regulators;
  • Ability to prioritise competing demands and business expectations;
  • Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

What We Offer

  • A progressive 'Work from Anywhere' policy;
  • Team discounts and a robust rewards program;
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and superannuation continuation.

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