Lawyer/Senior Lawyer, APS5/APS6/EL1/L1

Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters? Do you want to make a difference to Australian consumers by delivering expert legal advice at the ACCC? Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us. We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. What you will do as a Lawyer in the Mergers, Exemptions and Digital Law Unit

• 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 Australian Consumer Law).
• Conduct legal and related research into complex matters relevant to ACCC responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Assist with the conduct of investigations and court and tribunal 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.

Senior Lawyers (EL1/L1) would typically have significant experience advising in relevant areas of law and be capable of working autonomously and, at times, with some supervision when providing legal advice. Lawyers (APS6/L1) would have at least three years’ relevant practice experience and may work autonomously at times but would generally work under supervision. Lawyers (APS5/L1) would have relevant practice experience and may work autonomously at times but would generally work under supervision. About you In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Admission as a practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory, or the ability to become so admitted before commencing in the role.
• Competition law experience, which you might have obtained working in private practice, at a competition regulator, as a judge’s associate or research assistant, in an in-house legal team that deals with competition law, or through post graduate study.

The following job specific criteria are also highly desirable:

• Experience in competition law litigation.
• Experience in administrative law in the context of regulatory decision making.
• Experience advising in relation to s 50 of the CCA.

How to apply You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary:

• Lawyer 1 (APS5) $91,882 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Lawyer 1 (APS6) $95,917 - $107,505 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Lawyer 1 (EL1) $119,173 - $148,247 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Jennifer Barron, 02 9230 3800 Applications Close: 11.00pm (AEDT), Sunday 10 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr