Associate | Competition & Consumer Law

Location: Melbourne

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison were leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools weve built and other external AI tools to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see team

Join one of Australias leading Competition & Consumer Law teams and work alongside highly regarded Partners on Australian aspects of some of the most significant and complex matters globally and domestically.

As an Associate in our national team which is recognised by the Global Competition Review as one of Australias elite competition practices youll gain exposure to a broad range of high-profile competition and consumer law matters for Australian and international clients including:

• ACCC investigations and enforcement action
• Australian aspects of domestic and global merger clearances
• Competition litigation and enforcement matters including cartel matters
• Authorisations and exemption applications
• Consumer law and advisory mandates

Working closely with clients and international law firms youll collaborate with lawyers and partners and play a key role in delivering valuable outcomes to clients across a diverse range of sectors. This role is based in our Melbourne office with hybrid working arrangements available.

What were looking for

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• At least 3 years PAE in competition and consumer law gained at a well regarded firm in Australia or overseas in a Commonwealth jurisdiction or equivalent relevant regulator expertise
• Excellent technical analytical drafting and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• A commercial pragmatic and responsive approach to servicing clients and identifying solutions
• Strong communication and client management skills and ability to work effectively within a dynamic high performing team
• A collaborative and proactive mindset
• Curiosity a commitment to continuous learning and an interest in business development client training and thought leadership

We welcome applications from lawyers qualified in Australia and New Zealand

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on market-leading global and Australian matters with a highly regarded team while accelerating your career in competition and consumer law.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities cultural backgrounds genders (including trans or gender diverse) LGBTQ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly so please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee please apply through the internal careers page.

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