Competition Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking a Competition Lawyer with 3-6 years of experience to join their expanding team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role promises diverse responsibilities, including competition legislation work, and offers competitive salary and flexible hybrid working. Interested candidates should contact for a confidential discussion or submit their CV.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in competition or regulatory law.
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle competition and merger advisory work.
• Conduct behavioural and regulatory investigations.
• Manage competition litigation.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Clear communication

Interest in regulatory law

Education

3-6 years' PQE in competition or regulatory law

Job description

Competition Lawyer (3-6 years')

A standout opportunity to develop your career in competition and regulatory law.

A leading international firm is seeking a Competition Lawyer to join its expanding Competition & Regulatory team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers high-quality, varied work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

• Competition and merger advisory work
• Behavioural and regulatory investigations
• Competition litigation
• Trade, sanctions and wider regulatory issues
• Public procurement, subsidy control and consumer protection queries

You'll also work closely with colleagues across key sectors such as technology, life sciences, energy and utilities, gaining exposure to cross-border matters and multidisciplinary projects.

From the outset, you'll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, direct client contact and opportunities to contribute to business development. The team champions professional growth, modern working practices and the use of legal tech and AI to support efficient service delivery.

About You

• 3-6 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in competition or regulatory law
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• A collaborative, proactive approach
• Interest in developing expertise across multiple areas of competition and regulatory work
• A positive, adaptable attitude and enthusiasm for working within a growing team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Excellent training and clear career development opportunities

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their competition and regulatory expertise within a supportive, international setting while taking on impactful, high-quality work.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussionor apply with an up-to-date CV.