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Charterhouse is working with a leading upper-tier law firm to assist in the appointment of a Senior Associate to its high-profile Competition team in Melbourne. The firm is also open to engaging a Senior Associate or Counsel-level practitioner, where the candidate brings appropriate seniority and top-tier experience.This is a rare opportunity for a senior competition specialist to join a market-leading practice acting on Australias most complex and high-stakes matters across merger control, enforcement, litigation, and regulatory compliance.The Role The successful candidate will work closely with nationally and internationally recognised partners and will be responsible for:Advising on merger clearance, authorisations and informal merger processes before the ACCC and other regulatorsManaging or supporting major regulatory investigations, including cartel and misuse of market power allegationsProviding strategic advice on competition and consumer law complianceSupporting litigation and enforcement defence in complex competition proceedingsAdvising on sector-specific regulation, including in energy, telecommunications, and financial servicesThis role will see you engaging with major corporates, industry bodies, and global clients, often in multi-jurisdictional settings. You''ll also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives within the group.About YouYou are a Senior Associate (or a Counsel-level lawyer) with substantial experience in competition and consumer law at a top-tier or global law firmYou bring strong technical capabilities in both advisory and contentious aspects of competition lawYou are commercially astute, strategically minded, and comfortable working directly with sophisticated corporate clientsStrong academic credentials are expected, and an LL.M. or economics background would be viewed favourablyWhy This Role?Join one of Australia''s most respected Competition teams, consistently ranked at the top of the fieldWork with industry-leading partners on matters of national and international significanceCompetitive remuneration, flexible work options, and clear paths for career progressionBe part of a firm with a strong internal culture, investment in development, and an international reachTo Apply:Please send your CV in confidence to tyson.wood@charterhouse.com.au to arrange a preliminary interview.Alternatively, contact Tyson Wood on 0478 778 499 for a confidential discussion.All enquiries will be handled with discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr