Our client, a highly respected multinational law firm, is seeking an associate to join their leading team, advising clients in the technology, telecommunications, manufacturing and healthcare sectors on Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) compliance and approvals.
Ideal candidates will have 2–6 years of experience in private practice advising clients on competition law, mergers and acquisitions, and/or investigations, and be committed to building expertise in competition and consumer law.
Handle competition and consumer-related litigation and disputes between competitors, suppliers and consumers, including pursuing negotiated and strategic outcomes outside formal court processes.
Counsel clients on transaction structures, marketing and advertising strategies, product recalls and the design and implementation of internal compliance frameworks.
Work closely with partners and senior lawyers, taking ownership of files and managing matters with an appropriate level of autonomy and supervision.
Exposure to competition law, whether through advisory work, investigations or disputes, and a genuine interest in specialising in this area.
Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
A collaborative working style, coupled with the confidence to operate independently when required  Compensation,.