Associate, Competition & Regulatory Law — Growth & Impact

Exchange House Services Ltd - London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a talented lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualified experience in UK Competition Practice. The role is permanent and full-time, offering exposure to high-profile regulatory matters and mergers.

You will plan and prioritise tasks, build strong client relationships, and support across offices while upholding risk controls and firm policies. Academic excellence is essential, with a 2:1 degree and solicitors' exams passed first time.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of post-qualified experience, preferably in a strong UK Competition Practice.
• Regulatory experience and experience of working on mergers desirable, but not essential.
• Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.
• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitors' examinations to have been passed first time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner/associate on progress.
• Build client relationships - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client.
• Support the firm and others - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in and across offices; uphold the firm’s values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations.
• Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Client relationships

Interpersonal skills

Education

2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Solicitors' exams passed first time

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is seeking a talented lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualified experience in UK Competition Practice. The role is permanent and full-time, offering exposure to high-profile regulatory matters and mergers.

You will plan and prioritise tasks, build strong client relationships, and support across offices while upholding risk controls and firm policies. Academic excellence is essential, with a 2:1 degree and solicitors' exams passed first time.