Competition Litigation Associate

SSQ (on behalf of a leading UK law firm); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ, on behalf of a leading UK law firm, seeks a Competition Litigation Associate to handle high-profile competition disputes in the London area. The role focuses on complex, cross-border matters within a top-tier disputes group.

Circa 3–5 years PQE in competition litigation is preferred. You will advise on standalone and follow-on damages, manage proceedings before the CAT and High Court, and mentor junior lawyers while collaborating with senior colleagues on diverse commercial and banking

Qualifications

• Circa 3–5 years' PQE or equivalent in competition litigation.
• Strong technical background in competition law and litigation.
• Ability to deliver practical, commercial legal advice.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle standalone and follow-on competition damages claims, including collective proceedings.
• Manage matters before the Competition Appeal Tribunal and the High Court.
• Handle claimant and defendant-side competition litigation across domestic and international disputes.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Competition law

Litigation

Client management

Commercial awareness

Team mentoring

Job description

Competition Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

SSQ (on behalf of a leading UK law firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London Area, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Circa 3-5 years' PQE, or equivalent relevant experience, in competition litigation; strong technical competition law and litigation experience; ability to provide practical, commercial legal advice.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

SSQ is recruiting a Competition Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading UK law firm with a premier disputes practice in London. The role centers on complex, high-profile, and cross-border contentious competition matters within a growing and collaborative team.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Circa 3-5 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) or equivalent relevant experience in competition litigation.
• Strong technical background in competition law and litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver practical, commercial legal advice.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management capabilities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle standalone and follow-on competition damages claims, as well as collective proceedings.
• Manage matters before the Competition Appeal Tribunal and the High Court.
• Handle both claimant and defendant-side competition litigation across domestic and international disputes.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and mentor junior team members, with exposure to broader commercial and banking disputes.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: Full-time, On-site (London Area, United Kingdom)