Competition & Consumer Lawyer

About the role

Woolworths Group is looking for a Competition and Consumer Lawyer to join its in-house Legal team. Reporting to the Senior Lawyer - Competition and Consumer, you will provide strategic, efficient, cost-effective and results-focused legal advice on competition and consumer law across the Woolworths Group ecosystem. The position is based in the Sydney support offices between Norwest and Surry Hills with flexibility to work from home.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Group Counsel and Senior Lawyer in delivering high-quality, timely and user-friendly advice to clients across the group
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yourself, the Legal team and the business
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partner with external counsel to represent the organisation cost-effectively
• Inform stakeholders about the impact of legislation and regulatory requirements, and assist in liaising with regulators
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within the Board Risk Appetite
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and advise and represent the group on merger clearances, sensitive information management, regulatory investigations, contracts, pricing, marketing and regulatory disputes

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws and 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in competition and regulatory law, in a well-regarded law firm or in-house team
• Demonstrated expertise in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, including Part IV and the Australian Consumer Law
• Experience with, or interfacing with, the ACCC and/or state and international competition and consumer regulators
• Desirable: experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including mergers

Required skills

• Ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a large volume of diverse files
• Self-sufficient, collaborative and able to deal confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication, negotiation, advice and submission drafting, and influencing skills
• Commercial acumen, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop legal strategies in a commercial context

What we offer

• Hybrid working model combining time at a support office or hub with time working from home
• Wellbeing programs, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app
• Progressive leave policy, team discounts across Woolworths Group brands and a rewards program