Knowledge Lawyer – Competition

Job title: Knowledge Lawyer – Competition

Company: Ashurst


Job description: The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity available for an Expertise Lawyer to join us in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. We are considering candidates seeking full-time, or part-time (3-4 days/week) working arrangements.As an Expertise Lawyer within our Competition practice, you’ll be responsible for enabling the team to achieve exceptional levels of productivity, quality and client satisfaction. You will have the opportunity utilise your technical legal expertise in competition and consumer law, to contribute to the work of our competition expertise team and you will play a pivotal role in driving this forward.Some key areas of focus will be;

• Implement an expertise plan that aligns to the practice’s and the firm’s strategy. The expertise plan establishes the priorities for the next financial year and tracks progress on the last financial year’s targets.
• Provide technical advice and support to lawyers at all levels.
• Monitor legal and market developments and report on the impact of changes in the law, procedure or market practice.
• Create engaging and relevant training materials that capture the attention of learners and align with the Ashurst brand.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.About you:The successful candidate will have;

• Australian legal qualifications;
• A range of experience across competition and consumer law work-types;
• Experience in multi-jurisdictional merger filing matters and an understanding of merger filing thresholds analysis will be highly regarded;
• Technically excellent, with abilities commensurate with a mid-level associate; and
• Experience writing legal publications and/or the skills and ability to produce high quality publications in a short timeframe.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance
• Flexible working
• Complimentary gym memberships
• Corporate health plans
• A global professional development offering for all employees
• An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.Additional Documents
Job DescriptionSpeak up!Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to

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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:57:58 GMT

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