Competition Lawyer/Senior Associate

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Ashurst Full time

Job Title Competition Lawyer/Senior Associate Location Melbourne Description

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Competition Lawyer/Senior Associate to join our team in either Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne on a permanent basis.

Our Competition Practice continue to excel in complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters across the full spectrum of competition and consumer law issues, including ACCC and AER investigations and legal proceedings concerning unilateral conduct or cartels, merger clearances (including informal reviews, authorisations and overseas filings) and transaction structuring, ACCC authorisations, infrastructure access issues and market inquiries.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of our leading and highly-integrated team in the Australia/Asia market, our team offers a diverse client base across a range of industries including, financial services, transport and infrastructure, technology and digital platforms, FMCG, energy and resources and healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About you:

To be successful in the role you will have;

  • 3+ years' competition and consumer law experience gained within private practice
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Superior drafting ability across a range of media (email, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • A commercial approach
  • A willingness and an ability to work across a global Competition team on a wide variety of matters, with a particular focus on work in the Asia-Pacific region
  • A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service, and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
  • flexible working;
  • complimentary gym memberships;
  • corporate health plans;
  • a global professional development offering for all employees; and
  • an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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