Competition/Anti-Trust Associate

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London seeks a Competition/Anti-Trust Associate. The role involves handling high-profile M&A, foreign investment, and CMA investigations. Ideal candidates should have mid to senior level experience in a respected Competition practice. This position offers exposure to big-tech sectors and emphasizes the firm’s commitment to an inclusive culture and pro bono work.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior level Associate at a City firm.
• Excellent experience in a well-regarded Competition practice.
• Deep exposure to big-ticket, cutting-edge work.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex work in relation to M&A, foreign investment, and merger control.
• Provide advisory experience on regulatory issues and CMA investigations.

Skills

Merger control

Regulatory advice

Unfair pricing

Anti-competitive agreements

CMA investigations

Education

Experience in a reputable Competition practice

Job description

Competition / Anti-Trust Associate

A new opportunity has arisen in the stellar Competition practice of a leading US law firm in London.

The team has global recognition and is led by a partner who is a leading light in Anti-Trust merger control work. The practice offers high profile, complex work in relation to M&A, foreign investment, merger control and CMA investigations.

The aim to hire a Competition Lawyer who is likely to be a mid to senior level Associate at a City firm. They will have excellent experience gained in a very well-regarded Competition practice, preferably, where they trained and qualified. Essential advisory experience includes merger control, regulatory advice, unfair pricing, anti-competitive agreements, and CMA investigations.

The successful candidate will enjoy deep exposure to big-ticket, cutting-edge work across sectors such as big Tech and Telecommunications. The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive culture, the emphasis it places on pro bono work and contribution to the community.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.