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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.
Job Responsibility:
Advise clients on obtaining ACCC clearance for mergers, acquisitions and a range of commercial transactions
Act for clients in ACCC investigations and enforcement actions involving cartel conduct, misuse of market power, misleading or deceptive conduct and other alleged anti-competitive behaviour
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
Requirements:
2–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable private practice environment
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 skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
A collaborative working style, coupled with the confidence to operate independently when required