Associate, TMT - Regulatory

Wiggin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Associate in the Telecommunications and Competition team, where you'll leverage your expertise in regulatory and competition law to guide clients through complex telecoms issues. This role offers the opportunity to engage with industry regulators, manage client relationships, and contribute to strategic policy development. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to excellence, this position is ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of telecommunications. Embrace a culture of collaboration and mentorship while enjoying a competitive benefits package that supports your professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working Model

Birthday Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years in telecoms regulation or competition law, ideally in a law firm or regulator.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU telecoms regulations and market reviews.

Responsibilities

• Advise on telecoms regulations, market reviews, and compliance issues.
• Support clients through regulatory investigations and appeals.

Skills

Telecoms Regulatory Knowledge

Competition Law Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Drafting and Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Post-Qualification Experience in Telecoms Regulation

Understanding of UK/EU Regulatory Frameworks

Job description

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Our telecommunications and competition team has many years of experience advising telecommunications, media, and technology companies globally on strategic regulatory and commercial matters. We are recruiting an Associate – Communications (Regulatory) to support our growth.

About the role

You will primarily support Partner Gordon Moir, advising on telecoms regulatory and competition law issues, including market reviews, global product launches, SMP assessments, investigations, and strategic policy matters for telecoms operators and technology platforms. You will also engage in commercial arrangements where regulatory considerations are pivotal.

• Provide advice on telecoms-specific regulations (UK and EU), SMP assessments, net neutrality, licensing, numbering, network security, and compliance.
• Advise on competition law matters, including market reviews, abuse of dominance, cartel investigations, and merger control.
• Support clients through regulatory investigations, appeals, and judicial reviews before Ofcom, the CAT, and other authorities.
• Assist with analysis and strategy related to Ofcom consultations, SMP remedies, pricing disputes, and regulatory decision appeals.
• Liaise with industry bodies and regulators (e.g., Ofcom, CMA, EU Commission) to develop policy positions and advocate for favorable outcomes.
• Work alongside the firm’s commercial, technology, and corporate lawyers on relevant transactions and initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to business development and the firm’s profile.

About you

• Ideally 3+ years of post-qualification experience in telecoms regulation and/or competition law, gained in a law firm, regulator, or in-house environment.
• Solid understanding of UK and/or EU telecoms regulatory frameworks, with experience in market reviews, investigations, or compliance.
• Experience in competition law advisory is desirable but not essential if telecoms regulatory knowledge is strong.
• Familiarity with contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, including appeals before courts/tribunals, is advantageous.
• Comfortable handling economic and policy-driven arguments; excellent drafting, communication, project management, and delegation skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and develop new business in regulatory and competition areas.
• Committed to collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Our Culture

We empower our people, expect commitment and excellence, and celebrate achievements. Our values—visionary, authentic, unified, responsible, and excellent—are central to our identity. We embrace diversity in thought, perspective, and experience to better serve our clients.

We operate a hybrid working model with 2 days/week from home and offer an attractive package including 25 days holiday (plus birthdays off), private medical insurance, and more.

Senior level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Information Technology

Industries

• Legal Services, Law Practice, Telecommunications