Competition Counsel

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

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking organization is seeking a highly skilled lawyer to advise on strategic competition-related regulatory matters in the UK. This role involves driving regulatory competition efforts, managing complex projects, and collaborating closely with senior executives and legal teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of UK and EU competition law, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing novel legal challenges. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the company's long-term strategy while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with 5+ years in UK and EU competition law.
• Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

UK and EU competition law

Regulatory matters management

Communication skills

Project management

Business judgment

Education

Law degree

Outstanding academic qualifications

Job description

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.