Competition Counsel

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic legal professional to lead competition-related regulatory matters in the UK. This role involves advising senior leadership on strategic issues, shaping long-term strategies, and contributing to the EU Competition team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in UK and EU competition law, along with exceptional communication and project management skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and customer obsession, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with 5+ years in UK and EU competition law.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on competition-related regulatory matters in the UK.
• Drive regulatory competition matters and partner with public policy team.

Skills

UK and EU competition law

Regulatory matters management

Project management

Communication skills

Business judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Outstanding academic qualifications

Job description

This position will advise the business and senior leadership on strategic matters, be responsible for competition-related regulatory matters in the UK, and help shape the company’s long-term strategy on highly relevant and novel issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive regulatory competition matters focusing primarily on the UK, including integrated partnership with the local legal team.
2. Advise the business and legal colleagues on competition-related matters across all Amazon businesses.
3. Help shape the company’s long-term strategy on high impact and often novel issues.
4. Think Big and look around corners to spot issues and identify developments of relevance for the Amazon business.
5. Partner with our public policy team and engage with regulators and policy makers on a broad range of issues.
6. Contribute as a member of the EU Competition team to develop mechanisms for training, compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

The role is based in London; some travel will be required.

We are looking for candidates who are innovative, progressive, extremely hands-on, and highly customer-obsessed professionals. Developing innovative solutions to novel legal questions is part of our daily business.

Minimum Requirements

1. Fully qualified lawyer with outstanding academic and legal qualifications.
2. 5+ years of experience in UK and EU competition law.
3. Experience in independently managing competition related regulatory matters, with deep demonstrated experience in the UK.
4. Experience independently managing a large number and variety of mission-critical projects and meeting deadlines.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.

Additional Skills

1. Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense.
2. Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
3. A team player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with lawyers and business clients at all levels throughout the organization.

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