Competition Counsel, 6-8 PQE, Elite US Firm, London

Jameson Legal.; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Senior Competition Counsel to advise on complex transactional antitrust matters, including M&A and restructurings. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of PQE and significant experience in managing UK/EU merger control processes. This role offers a competitive US salary package and the opportunity to work on high-profile cross-border mandates in the competition field.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' PQE with significant non-contentious competition/antitrust experience.
• Proven expertise in UK/EU merger control and foreign investment matters.
• Excellent academic record.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex transactional antitrust matters, including M&A and restructurings.
• Manage UK/EU merger control and foreign investment processes.
• Contribute to the development of the competition/antitrust team.

Skills

Transactional antitrust expertise

Client relationship management

Commercial focus

Proactivity

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Postgraduate competition/antitrust studies

Job description

Overview

A leading US law firm is seeking a Competition Counsel with 6-8 years' PQE to join its highly regarded London team. The practice works with a prestigious client base of financial institutions and multinational corporates across sectors such as technology, private equity, financial services, digital markets, and energy. In this senior role, you will advise on complex transactional antitrust matters, including M&A and restructurings, and manage UK/EU merger control and foreign investment processes. You will work directly with partners, take on substantial client-facing responsibilities, and contribute to the continued development of the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and ambitious environment. The firm offers a competitive US salary package, performance-related bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on some of the most high-profile cross-border mandates in the competition/antitrust field.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex transactional antitrust matters, including M&A and restructurings.
• Manage UK/EU merger control and foreign investment processes.
• Work directly with partners and assume substantial client-facing responsibilities.
• Contribute to the continued development of the competition/antitrust team.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' PQE, solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• Significant non-contentious competition/antitrust experience at a leading international law firm.
• Strong background in transactional antitrust, particularly M&A and restructurings.
• Proven expertise in UK/EU merger control and foreign investment matters, including multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Excellent academic record; postgraduate competition/antitrust studies are an advantage.
• Commercially focused, proactive, and confident in handling client relationships.
• Foreign language skills and experience with EU FSR are beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive US salary package, performance-related bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on high-profile cross-border mandates in the competition/antitrust field.

How to apply

To apply or discuss your situation in confidence, please contact Thiago Silva.

Note: 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.