Competition Senior Associate

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier legal institution in the UK is looking for a talented Competition Senior Associate with 5-10 PQE. This is a standout opportunity to work on complex UK/EU cases, ensuring career growth and excellent remuneration in a supportive, innovative environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of PQE required in Competition/Antitrust law.
• Strong client relationship skills and business development interest.

Responsibilities

• Focus on high-value UK/EU Antitrust and Competition cases.
• Significant responsibility from day one, advocating where possible.
• Provide legal advice on subsidy control, compliance, and merger control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified competition solicitor

Job description

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Competition Senior Associate, Southampton

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a talented Competition/Antitrust lawyer (5-10 PQE) seeking a Senior Associate position at one of the premier legal institutions in the UK?

Progress your legal career with this renowned Tier 1-ranked national team, known for big-ticket transactional work in the upper market.

The Firm:

This firm operates at the highest level globally and has been recognized across many practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings. It is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents worldwide.

It is a modern firm emphasizing innovation, working with a range of premier international clients on high-quality, large-scale work. The firm's talented legal team and prestigious clientele have earned numerous high-profile awards.

Despite its size and reach, the firm offers an excellent work-life balance and is known for a friendly, supportive environment.

Employees enjoy excellent remuneration, benefits, and professional development opportunities, enabling career progression.

The Role:

This is a standout opportunity for a Competition/Antitrust Associate to join a top 10 UK firm in Edinburgh.

You will focus on high-value, complex UK/EU Antitrust and Competition cases, including subsidy control, procurement work, compliance, investigations, merger control, trade, and regulation. You will take on significant responsibility from day one and are encouraged to advocate where possible.

The team is one of the largest nationally, providing an outstanding platform for career development. Clients are first-rate, work is challenging, and there are clear progression opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified competition solicitor with 5-10 years of PQE.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills and a desire to develop business.
• Market-leading salary and benefits, with structured career progression.
• A flexible, friendly, and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to large UK and international issues.
• Extensive business development support and training to help develop client relationships early in your career.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/[emailprotected] for a confidential, obligation-free chat.