Competition Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is looking for an Associate with expertise in UK and EU competition law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years PQE and experience in antitrust advisory and merger control. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-value competition matters and develop career progression within a well-established team. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in competition law are essential, along with the ability to engage directly with clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE with strong grounding in UK and/or EU competition law.
• Broad experience across antitrust advisory, merger control and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advising on UK, EU and cross-border merger control.
• Acting on antitrust and cartel investigations.
• Providing practical competition compliance advice.
• Engaging directly with clients and contributing to business development.

Skills

UK and/or EU competition law

Antitrust advisory

Merger control

Client engagement

Strong communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Recruitment Consultant at Bydand Recruitment Group | Connecting Top Talent with UK & International Law Firms

Associate – Competition

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Competition Solicitor to join a top UK Law firm and an expanding Competition team in London. This role is ideal for lawyers seeking to accelerate their career within a top-tier practice, working closely with leading specialists on complex, high-value and strategically important UK, EU and multi-jurisdictional competition matters.

Title: Associate

Location: London

Salary: Up to £130,000

Previous Experience: 2+ PQE with UK and/or EU competition law

The Role

You will be advising an impressive client base including FTSE-listed companies, global brands, multinationals and fast-growth innovators across sectors such as technology, financial services, automotive, energy & infrastructure, retail and consumer goods. The work offers genuine breadth across both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing exposure to some of the most sophisticated competition mandates in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on UK, EU and cross-border merger control, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews
• Acting on antitrust and cartel investigations
• Providing practical, commercially driven competition compliance advice
• Supporting clients on competition litigation and regulatory appeals
• Advising on the National Security and Investment Act within corporate transactions
• Engaging directly with clients and contributing to business development initiatives

About You

• 2+ years’ PQE with strong grounding in UK and/or EU competition law
• Broad experience across antitrust advisory, merger control and investigations
• Strong communication skills and confidence in client engagement
• Excellent academic credentials and a keen interest in competition law developments

Why This Role?

You will have the opportunity to work on high-value UK, EU and multi-jurisdictional competition matters and be part of a well-established team known for excellence in both advisory and contentious work. This role offers clear long-term career progression and opportunities for profile-building. Apply for more information.

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