Senior Legal Counsel - Competition (12-month fixed term contract)

Sydney Airport

Mascot, NSW, Australia
On-site
Competition and consumer law expertise
Commercial agreement drafting and negotiation
Regulatory submission preparation to accc
Sydney Airport is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on competition and consumer law. The role requires significant legal experience and offers the chance to provide vital legal support across various airport operations while fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to provide expert competition and consumer law advice across a broad range of airport activities while supporting key commercial arrangements.
  • The successful candidate will partner with Aviation, Strategy, and Commercial teams to manage legal risks and engage with regulators like the ACCC.
  • Sydney Airport is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Matching Summary

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Sydney Airport is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract, focusing on competition and consumer law. The role requires significant legal experience and offers the chance to provide vital legal support across various airport operations while fostering collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Competition and consumer law expertise
  • Commercial agreement drafting and negotiation
  • Regulatory submission preparation to ACCC
  • Litigation and dispute resolution management
  • External legal advisor oversight

Nice-to-have

  • In-house legal experience preferred
  • Experience in regulated infrastructure environments
  • Strong commercial acumen balancing risk
  • Ability to influence stakeholders effectively
  • Initiative and enthusiasm for team culture

Key Requirements

  • Law degree and current practising certificate
  • 7+ years post-admission experience in competition law
  • Preference for in-house or secondee experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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