Competition & Litigation Lawyer | 2-6 PAE | Premium Melbourne Commercial Firm

Our client is a premium Australian commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, trusted by founder-led businesses, well-known consumer brands and prominent families when their reputation is on the line. Its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team is looking for a commercial litigator in Melbourne with 2-6 years' post-admission experience who wants to add competition, consumer and regulatory work to their practice. The team sits onsite, is lean and collaborative, and the work is fast-paced and rarely routine.

Why you'll love it here

- Our client offers a competitive package that rewards merit and performance
- Real autonomy: as your experience grows you are encouraged to take ownership of significant parts of each matter
- Direct client contact from day one, including the owners of well-known brands, plus regular dealings with the ACCC, ASIC and ACMA
- A small team, so you learn straight from experienced partners instead of several layers removed
- Fully subsidised gym membership, wellbeing programs and regular social events
- A professional development program, plus complimentary advice on wills, estate planning and conveyancing

About the role

Your week can move from responding to a regulator's investigation to advising on an acquisition, an advertising campaign or a product recall. Expect novel,



commercially significant matters that are closely tied to your clients' strategy. Day to day you will be:

- Acting in complex commercial disputes involving competitors, suppliers, franchisees and consumers
- Responding to ACCC, ASIC and ACMA investigations and acting in enforcement proceedings
- Advising on consumer law, including misleading or deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms and consumer guarantees
- Assessing the competition aspects of mergers and joint ventures, including the current mandatory merger clearance regime
- Advising on product safety, recalls, advertising and marketing compliance
- Acting in intellectual property disputes and helping clients build competition and consumer law compliance programs

What you'll bring

- 2-6 years' PAE in commercial litigation or regulatory matters, ideally in private practice
- Admission to practise in Australia
- An interest in competition and consumer law (previous experience is welcome but not essential)
- Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills
- Sound commercial judgement and confidence engaging with clients and regulators
- The ability to run matters independently with appropriate supervision

- Move from litigation into competition, consumer and regulatory work
- Advise household‑name retail brands, often dealing directly with owners
- Lean, partner-led team with genuine ownership of your matters

📌 Competition & Litigation Lawyer | 2-6 PAE | Premium Melbourne Commercial Firm
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