Competition Associate

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. Responsibilities: 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 Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% div