Austria Associate, Competition & State Aid – Austria Competition & State Aid

Kinstellar Rechtsanwalts GmbH

Associate, Competition & State Aid – Austria

We are looking for a motivated Associate (Rechtsanwaltsanwärter:in) to join our Competition & State Aid team in Vienna.

Our Competition & State Aid team advises multinational corporations, investors, and domestic businesses on a broad range of complex antitrust and state aid matters. The team is regularly involved in high-profile, cross-border projects and transactions, working closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and engaging with national and international regulatory authorities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conducting legal analysis and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on all aspects of Austrian and EU competition law, including antitrust damages claims;
  • Assisting in proceedings under Austrian and EU competition law, including the drafting of submissions and pleadings;
  • Advising and representing clients on EU State aid matters;
  • Assisting with the preparation of merger control filings and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening applications;
  • Advising on the antitrust aspects of international M&A transactions, working closely with our Corporate, Disputes and Regulatory teams and our offices across the region;
  • Communicating directly with clients, competition authorities and courts;
  • Playing an active part in shaping the firm’s future development.

The ideal candidate will have any or all of the following skills/practice:

  • Completed degree in law or business law (Wirtschaftsrecht);
  • Relevant experience in competition law or a strong interest in developing expertise in the field;
  • Sound knowledge of EU law and a keen interest in economic analysis;
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English; additional languages are an advantage;
  • International experience, for example through study abroad or involvement in cross-border proceedings, is an advantage;
  • Analytical precision, commitment and genuine enthusiasm for the intersection of law and economics.

What we offer
At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:

  • The opportunity to play an active role in building a dynamic firm and to work directly with clients from an early stage;
  • Flat hierarchies, individual mentoring and a collaborative learning environment;
  • Regular feedback, tailored training and support in obtaining further professional qualifications;
  • A modern office in the recently opened Wiener Posthöfe, flexible working options and a committed team culture;
  • An attractive starting salary, plus additional benefits such as a John Reed fitness membership and an annual Wiener Linien public transport pass. 
  • The minimum salary for this position is EUR 4,000 gross per month (based on a 40-hour week); the actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Salary is paid 14 times a year. No collective agreement or statutory minimum wage applies.

What we are proud of

  • High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity. We maintain a dedicated risk and compliance team and a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance programme.
  • Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), Southeast Europe (SEE), Central Asia (CA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
  • Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.

Why Kinstellar?

At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Central & Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.

We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options. 

We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks. 


Equal opportunities

Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.

Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in CEE, SEE, CA and SEA on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth. 


Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply now! 

At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to Estera Stojanovic, HR Manager, at . Please specify the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By submitting your application, you agree to provide us with your personal data for the purposes of the recruitment process at Kinstellar. Your personal data will be processed with utmost confidentiality by Kinstellar solely for the purposes of selection and recruitment and will not be transferred to other data controllers unless required by law.

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