Associate

Location: Adelaide 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Your role

We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our highly regarded team in Adelaide and specialise in intellectual property, technology, privacy and competition law. Working with clients in sectors as diverse as agriculture, energy, higher education, local government, manufacturing and not-for-profit. 

You will work and collaborate with Partner Lisa Jarrett and a national team, and have exposure to a wide variety of challenging and stimulating work including:
 

• Complex procurement, distribution and technology contracts;
• Data security and privacy issues including policies and data breach management;
• Competition and consumer law advice;
• Intellectual property advice and contracts including an international trademark portfolio; and
• Major infrastructure and outsourcing projects.

More about you

We welcome applications from lawyers with:
 

• At least 3 years of technical skill in commercial law, ideally with intellectual property, technology and privacy experience;
• The ability to deliver clear, quality, commercial and pragmatic advice;
• A strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts;
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment; and
• An interest in and willingness to contribute to business development initiatives including presentations, client training and publications.
   

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.