Associate Solicitor - Competition & Antitrust

Achuman Capital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite international law firm based in London is seeking a mid-level Associate Solicitor for their Competition practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience and expertise in UK and EU competition law. Responsibilities include advising on mergers, antitrust investigations, and compliance, as well as contributing to business development. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a hybrid working environment, all within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Generous benefits package

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience with UK and/or EU competition law matters.
• Technically excellent with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on competition and regulatory matters.
• Support clients on all aspects of competition law.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong background in UK competition law

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Outstanding academics

Job description

We are working with an elite international law firm who are seeking a mid-level Associate Solicitor to join their Competition practice within their London office.

The Role

The successful candidate will join an esteemed Competition team, advising clients on a wide range of competition and regulatory matters. The candidate’s duties will encompass transactions, such as merger control, NSIA / FDI and FSR issues, antitrust investigations, distribution and compliance, state aid, and competition litigation.

The candidate support clients on all aspects of competition law, focusing on UK and EU competition legislation. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to contribute to business development initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with the firm’s international client base.

Essential Criteria

• 3-5 PQE;
• Strong background in UK and / or EU competition law matters, including transactions;
• Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness;
• Outstanding academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Negotiation skills;
• Willingness to become involved in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Excellent client base;
• Hybrid working;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on [phone] or email [e-mail] if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.