Competition Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London is seeking a Competition Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its international competition team. This role involves handling merger control and foreign investment reviews, offering early responsibility and client exposure in high-value transactions. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with relevant experience, including a strong academic background and exposure to financial or energy sectors.

Benefits

Cravath scale salary

Generous bonus structure

Supportive team culture

Clear career progression

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE gained at a leading US firm, Magic Circle, or Silver Circle law firm.
• Confident working directly with corporate partners and sophisticated clients.
• Exposure to financial institutions, PE/funds, tech/digital, or energy sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle merger control (UK and EU), foreign investment reviews.
• Work closely with corporate partners on M&A transactions and restructurings.
• Advise on complex, high-value transactional antitrust matters.

Skills

Transactional antitrust

Merger control

Corporate partnership interaction

Foreign investment reviews

Strong academic background

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Post-graduate competition/antitrust studies

Job description

Overview

Competition Associate - 2-4 PQE

Elite US City Law Firm - London

Cravath Scale Salary + Market-Leading Benefits

Our client, an elite US City law firm is seeking to recruit a talented Competition Associate (2-4 PQE) into its London-based international competition team. This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised practice advising on complex, high-value transactional antitrust matters across multiple jurisdictions.

You will handle merger control (UK and EU), foreign investment reviews, and multi-jurisdictional filing processes, working closely with corporate partners on M&A transactions and restructurings.

This role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to work on cutting-edge matters across sectors including financial services, private equity, energy, and technology. You\'ll be part of a collaborative team with a strong international footprint and a reputation for excellence in cross-border antitrust and regulatory work.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2-4 years\' PQE gained at a leading US firm, Magic Circle, or Silver Circle law firm.
• Experience in transactional antitrust, merger control, and foreign investment matters
• Strong academic background, with additional post-graduate competition/antitrust studies preferred
• Confident working directly with corporate partners and sophisticated clients
• Exposure to financial institutions, PE/funds, tech/digital, or energy sectors desirable
• Foreign language skills and EU FSR experience advantageous but not essential

What\'s on Offer

• Cravath scale salary and generous bonus structure
• High-profile international mandates and complex regulatory work
• Supportive team culture and clear career progression
• Exceptional benefits and long-term development opportunities

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