Job Description

Competition, Regulatory & Risk - Senior Associate

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Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

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The Role

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate to join our busy Sydney competition and disputes practice. You will be working within an existing team with a collegiate atmosphere and a supportive environment, working closely with senior practitioners. You will be supervised by highly experienced practitioners across a broad spectrum of both front-end and back-end competition and consumer matters, with the opportunity for day-to-day carriage of matters, and career development.

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We provide a broad scope of legal services across a range of industries however, our key focus areas are all aspects of competition and consumer law, including competition advice, competition litigation (with a focus on cartel litigation), marketing and advertising clearance work, consumer law litigation, regulatory investigations and prosecutions, general commercial litigation, and class actions. We act for a number of large global and domestic clients.

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Who We Are Looking For

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We are looking for candidates with between 5 and 8 years PQE who have demonstrable experience, including in litigation.

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Candidates should have the following abilities:

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- Deliver high-quality legal services commensurate with your level of experience;
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- Maintain and foster existing client relationships;
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- Support Partners / Special Counsel and other practice group members to achieve group goals involving delivery of legal services;
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- Participate in career development activities when required;
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- Litigation experience including: briefing counsel, drafting Court Documents including pleadings, affidavits, applications, and corresponding with opposing counsel, Courts and Tribunals;
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- Be able to clearly articulate technical arguments; and
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- Research complex legal matters and provide concise and accurate summaries and advice to senior practitioners and clients.
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You will also:

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- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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- Be able to manage workflow and deadlines with minimum supervision in a busy but supportive practice;
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- Be a team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and assist as required by the team during periods of peak workflow;
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- Be able to receive and assimilate feedback from senior practice members;
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- Add to a positive office culture;
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- Seek assistance and guidance in areas of uncertainty.
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What We Offern

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

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- Dress for your day:
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- Discounted health insurance:
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- Employee Assistance Program:
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- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia:
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- Study and exam leave:
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- Competitive referral bonus: and
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- Other amazing perks!
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Apply

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All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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