Principal Lawyer, L2/EL2, Competition and Consumer Law Unit, Specialist Advice and Services Division (EA2025/85)

Job title: Principal Lawyer, L2/EL2, Competition and Consumer Law Unit, Specialist Advice and Services Division (EA2025/85)

Company: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission


Job description:

• 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 provide and oversee legal advice relating to competition and consumer law and make a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australian consumers?

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 the Principal Lawyer in the Competition and Consumer Law Unit (CCLU):

• Conduct legal and related research into complex matters relevant to ACCC responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Assist with the conduct of investigations, manage Court and Tribunal proceedings involving the ACCC, and provide assistance to the ACCC in the performance of the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement functions.
• Provide legal input for ACCC determinations, publications and information programs.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels within the ACCC to assist the Legal Group to provide responsive client service.
• Assist the Managing Principal Lawyers and Deputy General Counsel, CCLU as required.

About youIn 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.
• Substantial legal or enforcement experience at a senior practitioner level relevant to the competition or consumer law enforcement functions of the ACCC.

Principal Lawyers will typically have at least 10 years advising in relevant areas of law or equivalent.All candidates are expected to meet the APS for the classification advertised.To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.How to applyYou 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: Lawyer 2 (EL2) $162,619 – $172,365 (plus 15.4% superannuation)Contact Officer: Helen Anness, 03 9290 1496Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 22 June 2025
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Expected salary: $162619 – 172365 per year

Location: Adelaide, SA

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:03:23 GMT

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