Antitrust/Competition Lawyer

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ is recruiting a Competition Associate in London for a broad practice spanning UK and EU competition matters. The role offers exposure to merger control, investigations, and FDI, with a track record of promoting lawyers from within and giving early responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have experience with cross-border matters, multi-jurisdictional filings, and strong academic credentials along with solid communication skills. Investigations/FDI exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Exposure to complex cross-border matters.
• Experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Good understanding of behavioural Competition issues.
• Strong academics and communication skills.
• Experience in investigations and/or FDI is advantageous.

Skills

Cross-border matters

Multi-jurisdiction filings

Behavioural competition

Academic excellence

Job description

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.

The team advises on a wide range of Competition matters, including:

• UK and EU merger control
• Cartel and regulatory investigations
• FDI matters
• A smaller proportion of contentious Competition work

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.

They are looking for a mid-level associate. Candidates should ideally have:

• 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.