Associate - Competition/Dispute Resolution

Job Description

Johnson Winter Slattery | Melbourne Who we are Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is known throughout the market as a leading full-service commercial law firm. We work on high-profile and complex transactions and disputes, with a focus on commercial outcomes. We are a firm of more than 400 people, including 85+ partners, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, and Perth. We received an award for client service excellence from Beaton Consulting in 2021 and again in 2024, based on independent client feedback. Our lawyers and practice groups are highly ranked in all the major legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. About the Team Our Commercial Litigation and Regulatory team is regarded as one of the leading teams in Australia. We regularly act for the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and blue-chip corporate clients on high profile and significant competition litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and cartel investigations. With our extensive experience and strong relationships with the ACCC, we are frequently involved in interesting and important matters. We are also trusted advisers to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, and the Australian Energy Regulator. Our industry experience spans a range of areas, including amongst others aviation, energy, finance, consumer markets, information technology, media, and telecommunications. About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate (3-4 years PQE) to join in a competition and consumer law focused role in the Commercial Litigation and Regulatory team in our Melbourne office. This role will see you engaged in high-profile, complex competition and consumer and other commercial and regulatory disputes. You will work closely with partners on these complex matters whilst benefiting from structured training and mentoring. It is a significant career opportunity for the right person looking to establish themselves in the competition and consumer law litigation space, providing the opportunity to extend yourself with challenging, dynamic, and complex legal work. About You You obviously have plenty of technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you. You: have a high level of expertise in competition law, and have gained 3-4 years of experience working on competition and consumer (and potentially other regulatory) disputes; work well to meet deadlines and in a team, but also excel working autonomously on tasks appropriate for your experience level; have strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to foster and build productive working relationships with colleagues and clients; take a collaborative, positive, and energetic approach to everything you do. Working at JWS We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it’s this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent law firms. We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other. We offer: A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groups High-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development Comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiatives If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you. We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular, we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates. Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural, and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia’s waterways, land, and sea country. #J-18808-Ljbffr