Competition & Antitrust Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm is on the lookout for a talented Antitrust Associate to join their London office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work on high-profile global matters, including merger control and antitrust litigation. The firm offers a collaborative culture with direct access to partners and clients, ensuring you are involved in cutting-edge litigation and regulatory investigations. With a top-of-market salary and transparent career development, this role is perfect for a motivated lawyer eager to excel in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in the field of competition law.

Benefits

Top-of-market salary and bonus structure

Transparent career development opportunities

Modern office space in central London

Collaborative firm culture

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in competition law, preferably from a top law firm.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work in a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on high-stakes competition law matters, including merger control.
• Acting for blue-chip clients on complex antitrust matters.

Skills

Competition Law

Antitrust Litigation

EU Merger Control

Market Investigations

Business Development

Education

UK or EU Qualified

Outstanding Academics

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.

Ready to step up?

Please send your CV to [e-mail]

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