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Competition Associate | 2-6 PQE | London
SSQ is working with an international firm looking to hire a Competition Associate into its London team. The practice is broad, giving associates the opportunity to build experience across a varied Competition workload.
Role Overview
The team advises on a wide range of Competition matters, including:
- UK and EU merger control
- Multi-jurisdictional merger filings
- Cartel and regulatory investigations
- Market investigations
- Behavioural Competition work
- FDI matters
- A smaller proportion of contentious Competition work
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Team Environment
The London team is well established. There is a clear emphasis on developing lawyers internally, with a strong track record of promotion from within the team. Associates benefit from good partner access, early responsibility, and meaningful client exposure.
Requirements
They are looking for a mid-level associate. Candidates should ideally have:
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- Strong merger control experience
- Exposure to complex cross-border matters
- Experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional filings
- A good understanding of behavioural Competition issues
- Strong academics and communication skills
- Experience in investigations and/or FDI would be advantageous.
If you'd like to hear more details, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com
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