Competition Lawyer (2 - 4 PQE) Antitrust Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Competition Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE. The successful candidate will advise on antitrust matters, work on complex cross-border transactions, and collaborate with a top-ranked team. Join an award-winning practice and gain exposure to high-stakes regulatory issues.

Benefits

Career Support

Exposure to Complex Matters

Collaboration with Market-Leading Team

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years' post-qualification experience as a competition/antitrust lawyer.
• Experience from a top-tier law firm with exposure to UK and EU competition law.

Responsibilities

• Handling matters before the European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority.
• Advising multinational clients across various industries.

Skills

Communication

Technical Ability

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Strong Academic Background

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Competition Lawyer (2 - 4 PQE) Antitrust Associate, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

As part of a top-ranked team, the successful candidate will advise on a wide range of antitrust and competition law matters, including:

• Merger control (UK and EU)
• Cartel investigations
• Abuse of dominance and market power issues
• Regulatory advice under the UK's National Security and Investment Act

You'll work alongside a close-knit team of over 45 antitrust lawyers across the UK, US, Brussels, France, and Germany, each with a deep focus on competition law and up-to-date knowledge of enforcement trends, policy changes, and complex case law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling matters before the European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
• Advising multinational clients across industries including technology, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, consumer goods, and defence
• Supporting complex cross-border transactions and investigations
• Delivering commercial, strategic advice on high-stakes regulatory issues

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 2 - 4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) as a competition/antitrust lawyer
• Qualified in England & Wales
• Strong academic background with a high level of technical ability
• Experience from a top-tier law firm with exposure to UK and EU competition law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with native-level English
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, international environment

Why Apply?

• Join an award-winning antitrust practice with global visibility
• Work with household-name clients such as Microsoft
• Gain exposure to complex, cross-border matters from day one
• Collaborate with a market-leading team and receive excellent career support
• Be part of a firm that advises 40 of the Fortune 100 and over 200 private equity and investment firms