Competition & Antitrust Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm seeks an exceptional Antitrust Associate (1–4 PQE) for its London office. This role offers the chance to work on complex competition law issues for blue-chip clients, along with a supportive team environment and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Top-of-market salary and bonus structure

Transparent career development opportunities

Modern office space in central London

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in competition law from a top law firm or competition authority.
• Strong commercial awareness and motivation.
• Technical skills in EU and UK merger control.

Responsibilities

• Advising on high-stakes competition law matters.
• Engaging in litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Collaborating with global teams on strategic matters.

Skills

Competition Law

EU Law

Market Investigations

Business Development

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK or EU

Outstanding academic credentials

Job description

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Antitrust Associate (1–4 PQE) | Elite US Law Firm | London

Antitrust / Competition Law

Are you a top-tier competition lawyer looking to take your career to the next level?

An elite US law firm is seeking an exceptional Antitrust Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its growing London office. This is a rare opportunity to work at the highest level on headline global matters — including multi-jurisdictional merger control, behavioural investigations, and antitrust litigation — alongside some of the most respected names in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising on high-stakes competition law matters, including EU and UK merger control, foreign investment review, and market investigations.
• Working closely with colleagues across Brussels, Washington DC, and New York on global strategies.
• Acting for blue-chip clients, including leading tech platforms, private equity firms, and multinational corporates.
• Getting involved in cutting-edge litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Playing an active role in business development and thought leadership initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in competition law, gained at a top law firm or competition authority.
• UK or EU qualified (or dual-qualified); candidates from Magic Circle, Silver Circle or peer US firms strongly encouraged.
• Outstanding academics and technical skills.
• Enthusiastic, commercial, and highly motivated to be part of a tight-knit, high-performance team.

What’s on Offer:

• Work on some of the most complex, high-profile antitrust matters globally.
• A genuine team culture with direct access to partners and clients.
• Top-of-market US salary and bonus structure.
• Transparent career development and progression opportunities.
• Modern office space in central London with a global, collaborative firm culture.