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

Jameson Legal.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Competition Associate with 2-4 years' PQE. The role involves advising on high-value transactional antitrust matters and providing counsel to financial institutions and multinational corporates. Candidates should have strong competition experience and excellent academic credentials. The firm offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and extensive career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive US salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• Experience advising on UK/EU merger control and foreign investment matters.

Responsibilities

• Working on high-value transactional antitrust matters including M&A.
• Advising leading financial institutions and multinational corporates.

Skills

Strong competition/antitrust experience

Transactional antitrust expertise

Commercially minded

Additional foreign language skills

Education

Postgraduate competition/antitrust studies

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.

About You

• 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.

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

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.