Lawyer/Associate - Competition

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Piper Alderman

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic

Lawyer/Associate

to join us. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work on significant competition law matters and build a successful career in this area.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and regulatory approvals

Support partners in structuring capital raisings, takeovers, schemes of arrangement, and cross‑border deals

Assist in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and corporate agreements

Conduct legal research and prepare client advice on corporate and competition law issues

Prepare and manage submissions, authorisations, and notifications to the ACCC

Support senior lawyers and partners in client meetings, transactions, and due diligence exercises

Work collaboratively across teams to deliver high‑quality legal outcomes

About you

At least 3 years post‑admission competition law experience

Experience in a range of competition and consumer law matters

Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for clients

Ability to effectively manage time, handle competing tasks, and work to tight deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team player with a supportive and collaborative working style

Self‑motivated with a “can‑do” attitude and eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman

The team This opportunity reports directly into partner Andrew Rankin. Andrew is a highly experienced corporate and commercial lawyer based in Brisbane, with over 25 years in practice. He is widely recognised for his expertise in competition and consumer law, regularly advising private and publicly listed companies across sectors such as financial services, health and life sciences, mining and agribusiness. Andrew’s deep understanding of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and Australian Consumer Law makes him a trusted advisor to both private and government clients.

About Us Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries. Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high‑achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

Our perks

A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program

Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options

An attractive parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave

Automatic acceptance into the group Salary Continuance insurance plan

Purchased annual leave options

A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible

A range of corporate discounts

Employee‑led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro‑bono work

Apply today Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement. Please note, no applications will be accepted directly via email.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact

Charles Nicholas

on

cnicholas@piperalderman.com.au

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