Competition Lawyer
Diverse client base across a range of industries including, finance, infrastructure, IT, FMCG, E&R and pharma.
Summary about this job
Corporate & Commercial Law
Company: Ashurst Australia
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-4835-5739
Fax: +61-7-4239-8223
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Detail information about job Competition Lawyer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- At least 3 years Competition experience
- Leading Competition practice
- Global elite law firm
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.Ashurst.com
The Opportunity:
Ashurst's competition practice continues to be a leader in the Australian market, with an enviable and expanding stable of loyal clients, roles in pre-eminent matters across all major Australian commercial centres, leading practitioners, and a deep, and externally-recognised pool of first-class associates. Our increasing involvement in high profile cross-border matters is boosted by the broader Ashurst network, and the highly integrated nature of the global competition team has proven invaluable to our local capacity and profile. The outstanding nature of our global practice was recently acknowledged by the Global Competition Review as one of the top 20 of their 25 "Global Elite" competition practices.
The Competition team is looking for a lawyer with 3+ years' experience in Competition law, who is able to work as part of a team. You will work for a diverse client base across a range of industries including, finance, infrastructure, technology, FMCG, energy & resources, and pharmaceuticals. The team is involved in the full range of Competition matters including, investigations and legal proceedings concerning unilateral conduct or cartels; merger clearances and transaction structuring, authorisations; infrastructure access issues and market inquiries.
Main tasks:
• Advising clients;
• Preparing merger submissions;
• Preparing court documents, including pleadings and witness statements;
• Compliance training;
• Business development and networking activities
More information on the role and team can be found in the Job Description attached to the role on our website www.ashurst.com/en/careers
Desired Skills and Experience:
• At least 3 years Competition experience gained within private practice,
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• superior drafting ability
• a commercial approach
• strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
• a willingness and an ability to work across a national Competition team on a wide variety of matters, and occasionally internationally
• an interest in developing antitrust jurisdictions around Asia, particularly, and
• 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
At Ashurst, you'll have the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages learning and excellence with some of Australia's leading professionals. You will also have a range of social, sporting and health benefits available to you.