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Associate - Competition
Competition Associate – 2–4 PQE
About the Firm
This elite US law firm is internationally recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-stakes matters across:
- Antitrust
- Financial regulation
- Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
- Investigations
The firm operates with an integrated global platform, ensuring its London office collaborates seamlessly with counterparts in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. Clients receive world-class advice on cross-border legal challenges, including landmark cases and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Ideal for major corporates, financial institutions, sovereigns, and industry leaders, the firm values technical excellence and strategic insight.
The Role
You will join a leading competition team in the London office, advising across:
- UK & EU competition law
- Merger control
- Cartel investigations
- Abuse of dominance cases
- Follow-on and standalone damages
- High-value competition litigation
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The practice frequently handles multi-jurisdictional matters, often at the forefront of global antitrust enforcement. You will:
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge work, including:
- Cases before the European Commission
- UK Competition and Markets Authority
- High Court litigation
- Strategic advisory mandates for prominent global clients
- Work closely with top-tier partners on high-profile cases & deals
- Take early responsibility in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment
What They’re Looking For
- UK- or EU-qualified lawyer with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong academic credentials from a leading academic institution
- Demonstrated interest in the full spectrum of competition and antitrust law
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- EU & UK merger control for large-scale deals
- Article 101 / EU Chapter 1 cases, including cartel investigations
- Abuse of dominance cases (Article 102 / EU Chapter 2)
- Competition litigation, including follow-on damages actions
- Ideal experience:
- At a top-tier international or leading domestic firm (London/Bruxelles)
- Engaging with the European Commission or UK competition authorities
- Key skills & traits:
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Collaborative mindset
- Confidence managing client-facing responsibilities
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Benefits
Join this premier US law firm in a global competition practice consistently involved in the most sophisticated, high-profile matters. Benefit from:
- Unparalleled exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates
- Structured career development
- Opportunity to work in an elite, truly international environment
- Top-of-market remuneration
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Excellent training and progression opportunities
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