Competition Associate, 2-4 PQE, Elite US Firm, London

Jameson Legal.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a Competition Associate in London to work on high-value transactional antitrust matters. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years' PQE, strong competition experience, and a proactive approach. This role offers significant responsibility alongside top partners and a competitive salary package with benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive US salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in law.
• Experience with M&A and restructurings.
• Advising on UK/EU merger control.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value transactional antitrust matters.
• Advise multinational corporates across various industries.
• Collaborate with partners and an international team.

Skills

Strong competition/antitrust experience

Excellent client communication

Transaction handling

Proactive approach

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Postgraduate competition/antitrust studies desirable

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Competition Associate with 2-4 years' PQE at an elite US law firm based in London.

The team advises leading financial institutions and multinational corporates across a wide range of industries, including technology, digital markets, private equity, financial services, and energy. This broad role will involve working on high-value transactional antitrust matters, including M&A and restructurings, as well as UK and EU merger control and foreign investment filings. You will gain early exposure to clients and significant responsibility, while working alongside top-ranked partners and a highly regarded international team.

Our client offers excellent opportunities for career progression, a highly competitive US salary package with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on complex, cross-border mandates at the forefront of international competition law.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years\' PQE solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• Strong competition/antitrust experience from a leading international law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in transactional antitrust, particularly in M&A and restructurings.
• Experience advising on UK/EU merger control and foreign investment matters, including multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Excellent academic credentials, with postgraduate competition/antitrust studies desirable.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident working directly with corporate partners and international clients.
• Additional foreign language skills and EU FSR experience are advantageous but not essential.

How to apply

To apply or discuss your current situation confidentially, please contact Thiago Silva.

Note: The statement about preferred experience is a guideline and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.