Competition (Antitrust) Solicitor (2-5PQE)

Michael Page Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a competition/antitrust lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE. In this role, you will advise on UK and EU law, support clients in merger control filings, and engage in litigation and investigations. The firm offers a competitive salary, a collaborative environment with experienced partners, and excellent career development opportunities within an industry-leading practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in merger control, investigations, and litigation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK and EU competition law across a range of sectors.
• Support clients in merger control filings, cartel investigations, and antitrust litigation.
• Draft and review submissions to regulators and courts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions on complex, cross-border matters.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of UK and EU competition law

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Education

3-5 years' PQE in competition/antitrust law

Job description

You will join a highly regarded antitrust team working on cutting‑edge cases involving mergers, investigations, and litigation. This is an opportunity to work alongside market‑leading partners and counsel on matters that shape global competition law.

Client Details

Our client is a prestigious global law firm with an industry‑leading antitrust practice. The team is a go‑to destination for complex, cross‑border transactions and large‑scale, high‑stakes litigation and government investigations, including cartel matters. Known for its depth of expertise and commitment to best‑in‑class service, the firm advises many of the world's largest companies on their most significant, high‑profile matters.

Description

• Advise on UK and EU competition law across a range of sectors.
• Support clients in merger control filings, cartel investigations, and antitrust litigation.
• Draft and review submissions to regulators and courts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions on complex, cross‑border matters.

Profile

• 3-5 years' PQE in competition/antitrust law at a leading firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and EU competition law.
• Experience in merger control, investigations, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Job Offer

• Work on market‑leading antitrust matters with global impact.
• Exposure to complex, cross‑border transactions and high‑profile investigations.
• Collaborative team environment with five partners and deep bench strength.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a top‑tier international firm.