Competition Counsel – 6 month FTC

Taylor Root; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in London is offering a 6-month FTC position for a Competition Counsel. The ideal candidate will have mid to senior-level experience in competition law, specifically in merger control and antitrust. This role requires strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a highly competitive salary and the chance to work flexibly in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior-level lawyer with expertise in competition law.
• Broad experience with merger control and antitrust enforcement.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-friendly legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle competition law issues including investigations and merger control.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance and prepare procedural templates.
• Act as the sole competition counsel within the legal team.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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Competition Counsel – 6 month FTC, London

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Confidential

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

This is a 6-month FTC to start as soon as possible. Our client can accommodate a notice period of 1 month for the right candidate.

We are seeking a competition lawyer with broad experience, possibly specialized in merger control, antitrust enforcement, compliance, and FDI filings. The ideal candidate works well independently and within high-performance, multidisciplinary teams. They should be a solutions-focused, strategic thinker with commercial awareness, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. Experience providing pragmatic, business-friendly legal advice and expertise in competition law matters is essential.

As the sole competition counsel within a larger legal team, responsibilities include handling various competition law issues such as investigations, antitrust/monopoly investigations, merger control for major M&A, advising stakeholders on filings and compliance, and preparing templates to ensure procedural adherence and positive outcomes.

We are seeking:

• Mid to senior-level lawyer with expertise in competition law
• Broad competition law experience, including merger control
• In-house experience is highly desirable but not essential

Salary: Highly competitive FTC salary offered

Start date: ASAP

Location: London – hybrid

Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension