Competition Litigation Associate — CAT & Collective Actions

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment (for a leading US law firm); Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is representing a leading US law firm in London to hire a Competition Litigation Associate (NQ-2 PQE). The role focuses on competition litigation, collective actions, and complex commercial disputes, including matters before the CAT.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and work with counsel, economists, and litigation funders on high-profile cases in a fast-paced environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Academic background: Strong academic credentials required.
• Experience: Prior experience in competition law, commercial litigation, or group litigation is advantageous; strong junior lawyers with relevant disputes experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing competition litigation and damages claims, including collective actions before the CAT.
• Handling abuse of dominance and excessive pricing claims.
• Addressing competition issues within digital markets and technology sectors.
• Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings and key litigation documents.
• Collaborating with counsel, economists, experts, and litigation funders.

Skills

Competition law

Litigation

Collective actions

CAT proceedings

Job description

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is representing a leading US law firm in London to hire a Competition Litigation Associate (NQ-2 PQE). The role focuses on competition litigation, collective actions, and complex commercial disputes, including matters before the CAT.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and work with counsel, economists, and litigation funders on high-profile cases in a fast-paced environment in Greater London.