The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Competition, Regulation and Trade (CRT) team based in Melbourne with a focus on consumer law matters and the consumer sector more broadly. You will work on cutting-edge matters involving consumer protection, regulatory compliance (including compliance with Codes made under the Competition and Consumer Act), and investigations for major domestic and international clients. You will play a key role in advising on strategically and reputationally important investigations and related enforcement action brought by the ACCC, supporting clients through regulatory scrutiny and advising clients on all aspects of consumer law and compliance issues on an ongoing basis. Our clients operate in a wide range of industry sectors including fast moving consumer goods and retail more broadly, TMT, and banking and finance. Under the leadership of Partners Linda Evans, Liza Carver, Patrick Gay, Sarah Benbow, Patrick Clark, Stephanie Panayi and Jared Peut, our competition and consumer practice works as both a close national and global team, which will provide career opportunities you simply cannot get elsewhere. What you’ll do Lead and manage significant consumer law disputes and regulatory investigations. Advise clients on compliance, enforcement risk, and strategic dispute resolution working with our market leading disputes practice. Collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders on multi-jurisdictional matters. Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development. Build strong client relationships and participate in business development initiatives. What you’ll bring 5 years’ experience in a leading dispute resolution or competition law practice, with a focus on consumer law disputes and regulatory investigations. Strong technical expertise and commercial acumen. Proven ability to manage complex matters and deliver under pressure. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. A collaborative approach with the ability to effectively manage junior lawyers and drive matters through to completion. An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies. The CRT Practice Our practice is recognised as being market leading for competition and consumer law in Australia and across Asia. We have unrivalled experience acting on the most high profile and complex matters in these areas. We bring a focussed and commercial approach to competition and consumer law issues, drawing on our sector knowledge and our deep understanding of commercial objectives and stakeholder needs. We are recognised by clients as providing clear, practical and highly commercial advice. We are sought after to provide strategic advice to boards on the most sensitive competition law risks and issues for both enforcement and M&A. In addition to competition and consumer law matters, our team has extensive experience in advising on access and economic regulation matters for regulated assets and access seekers. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here . Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager ( carissa.bartels@hsf.com ) for a confidential discussion. Team Competition, Regulation & Trade Working Pattern Full time Location Melbourne Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
