Competition Lawyer

Thomson Legal; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm based in London is seeking a Competition Lawyer with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE). Applicants should possess expertise in merger control and antitrust investigations. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package including bonuses and pension, along with the flexibility of hybrid-working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and pension

Hybrid-working flexibility

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in competition law.
• Experience in merger control and antitrust.
• Confidence to lead on matters with client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on UK and EU competition law matters.
• Handle a mix of competition work including investigations.
• Support on market-leading matters related to competition.

Skills

Merger control

Antitrust investigations

Competition law compliance

Competition litigation

Job description

Excellent new role for a Competition Lawyer with circa 3-5 years PQE to join the highly successful Competition team for a leading global law firm- this role will be based in London with hybrid-working on offer.

Role Profile:

• The Competition, EU & Trade Group advises clients on the full range of UK and EU competition law issues from merger control and national security, to antitrust investigations and competition litigation.
• The team also advises on consumer law enforcement, State aid and subsidy control, public procurement and international trade law. We understand the nuances of how competition authorities operate in different industries,advisingon market-leading matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are looking for a candidate to work on EU and UK competition law matters.
• They will not be expected to advise on consumer law, State aid/subsidy control, public procurement law or international trade law though additional experience of those areas is also welcome.
• The firm are interested in candidates from leading City, international or national firms in the UK or Brussels, in-house lawyers from industry or any of the competition regulators.
• Candidates must be technically excellent and have experience in a number of the following competition law sub-practice areas: merger control, National Security & Investment Act, antitrust investigations and advisory including cartels, vertical agreements, abuse of a dominant position, competition law compliance, market studies and investigations, and competition litigation. They should be willing to handle a mix of competition work in these areas.
• Experience of the energy, financial services, technology or life sciences / pharmaceutical sectors would be of strong interest.
• The firm are looking for a candidate who is confident and articulate with a passion for competition law, and willing to take a lead role on matters and client relationships with appropriate partner support.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package included bonus and pension.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

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