Competition Litigation Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Competition Litigation Associate to join their dynamic London team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes competition disputes, addressing complex legal challenges for top-tier clients. The firm prides itself on fostering a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. With access to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, this is an exciting chance to further your legal career in a prestigious global law firm. If you are a qualified solicitor with a passion for competition law and a drive to excel, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base and benefits package

Generous annual leave package

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in competition law.
• Strong academic background and experience in antitrust litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes competition disputes under EU and UK law.
• Work on multijurisdictional competition cases for international clients.

Skills

Competition Law

Antitrust Disputes

Litigation

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Law Degree

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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About the Job

William James Recruitment is pleased to present this excellent opportunity for a Competition Litigation Associate to join a global law firm in the firm's London office.

The Role

Our client is one of the world's leading law firms, with a commitment to delivering innovative and high quality legal services to a diverse range of clients including financial institutions, top Fortune and FTSE companies.

Our client's Competition team is a market leader in this field and is looking for a talented and motivated lawyer to join the dynamic team in London. In this role, you will work on high-stakes competition disputes arising out of infringements of EU and UK competition law. The team acts for the firm’s largest international clients handling multijurisdictional competition disputes before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal and the High Court, including standalone and follow-on claims, and individual and collective proceedings.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor between 3 to 5 years’ PQE with experience working on competition law matters, including antitrust disputes and related litigation.

The firm offers a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. You will have access to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

The Candidate

• England & Wales Qualified Solicitor between 2 - 5 Years PQE
• Competition experience is required
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Strong ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent academic background and training at a City law firm

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive base and benefits package
• Generous annual leave package - ability to buy and sell holidays
• Private Medical Insurance and life assurance
• Excellent progression and development opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.