Competition/Antitrust Associate

Sonder Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Consultants, on behalf of a leading international law firm in London, seeks a talented competition/antitrust lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE to advise major corporates and financial institutions. You’ll work on mergers, investigations, regulatory matters and cross-border mandates within a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to high‑quality work, international exposure and a clear pathway for career progression in a premier practice group.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' PQE at a leading UK, US or international law firm.
• Experience advising on competition and antitrust matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex competition issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates on competition matters including mergers and investigations.
• Handle cross-border mandates with partners and teams.
• Contribute to regulatory matters and competition litigation support.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and client needs.

Skills

Competition/Antitrust

Mergers

Regulatory matters

Cross-border work

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Competition/Antitrust practice of a leading international law firm in London.

Working as part of a highly regarded competition team, you'll advise major corporates, financial institutions and other international clients on a broad range of complex competition matters. The role offers exposure to merger control, antitrust investigations, competition litigation and regulatory matters, with the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates.

Requirements

• 2–5 years' PQE gained at a leading UK, U.S. or international law firm.
• Experience advising on competition and antitrust matters, including merger control, investigations, competition litigation and/or regulatory matters.
• Strong technical ability with excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex competition issues.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and cross-border teams and build strong relationships with clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing Competition/Antitrust practice offering exceptional quality work, significant international exposure and a genuine pathway for long-term career progression.