Junior Associate Competition

Dla-Piper; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DLA Piper is seeking a Junior Associate with 1–3 years of competition law experience to join its Belgium Competition practice in Brussels. You will handle a broad range of international competition matters, working with multinational clients and public sector entities, and you will collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to develop your skills in a global environment.

You will gain early responsibility, participate in complex cross-border projects, and benefit from a supportive team focused

Qualifications

• Be able to practise as a lawyer in Belgium or working towards qualification.
• 1–3 years of experience in competition law.
• Experience or strong interest in merger control, FDI, FSR, investigations and behavioural competition law.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• High work standards with a strong service orientation.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent legal skills and an analytical mind, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and efficiently manage complex matters.
• Well organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.
• Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature.
• Keen to develop a long-term career in competition law within a leading international law firm.

Responsabilités

• Assisting on merger control and foreign investment (FDI) filings before the European Commission and national authorities.
• Advising on Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing tailored competition law advice for clients.
• Assisting clients in behavioural and commercial competition law matters.
• Supporting clients in competition investigations, information requests and market inquiries.
• Advising on state aid matters.
• Coordinating with foreign counsel and other DLA Piper offices on multijurisdictional projects.
• Drafting notifications, submissions, client memoranda and regulatory filings.
• Collaborating closely with the team to discuss legal strategy and client solutions.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Strong communication

Analytical mind

Formation

Qualified Belgian lawyer

Description du poste

We are looking for a talented Junior Associate (1 to 3 years' experience) to join our growing Competition practice in Belgium.

You will be involved in a broad range of international competition law matters, including merger control, foreign direct investment (FDI) screening, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters, behavioral competition law, investigations and state aid matters.

Beyond the quality of the work, you would be joining a close-knit, supportive and ambitious team where collaboration, mentorship and having fun together are just as important as delivering excellent client service.

If you are looking for high-quality work, early responsibility and a great team to grow with, you might be the right fit for our team!

DLA Piper will invest in your long-term future to ensure you achieve your potential. This includes top-quality work, early responsibility, continuous development, and exposure to complex and high-profile matters within an international environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Junior Associate within the Competition team in our Brussels office, you will work on a wide range of competition law matters for multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, financial investors and public sector clients, both domestic and cross-border.

In collaboration with the Partner and senior lawyers, you will take on real responsibility early and develop your skills as a competition lawyer in an international environment.

Your role will involve:

• Assisting on merger control and foreign investment (FDI) filings before the European Commission and national authorities
• Advising on Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters
• Conducting legal research and preparing tailored competition law advice for clients
• Assisting clients in behavioural and commercial competition law matters
• Supporting clients in competition investigations, information requests and market inquiries
• Advising on state aid matters
• Coordinating with foreign counsel and other DLA Piper offices on multijurisdictional projects
• Drafting notifications, submissions, client memoranda and regulatory filings
• Collaborating closely with the team to discuss legal strategy and client solutions

About you

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have/are:

• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in Belgium, or working towards qualification
• 1 to 3 years of experience in competition law
• Experience or strong interest in merger control, FDI, FSR, investigations and behavioural competition law
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• High work standards with a strong service orientation
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent legal skills and an analytical mind, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and efficiently manage complex matters
• Well organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment
• Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature to you
• Keen to develop a long-term career in competition law within a leading international law firm

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.

At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career. For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

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We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.