Group Actions and Competition Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment in London is seeking a Group Actions and Competition Associate for a full‑time role within a leading disputes team. The successful candidate will bring solid experience in competition litigation and group actions, handling cartel and abuse of dominance claims, and managing damages actions with potential funded litigation.

Experience with collective actions before the CAT and opt‑out regimes is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in competition litigation and group actions.
• Ability to handle cartel and abuse of dominance claims.
• Experience with damages claims and funded litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle cartel and abuse of dominance claims (Chapter I & II).
• Manage competition damages claims, including funded litigation.
• Lead collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, ideally with opt‑out regime experience.
• Provide pre‑action advice, develop claims, and identify new litigation opportunities.
• Experience in group litigation, securities claims, consumer actions or ESG‑related litigation is a plus.

Skills

Competition litigation

Group actions

Job description

Group Actions and Competition Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Rolling Basis (Official)

London Area, United Kingdom

Associate with solid experience in competition litigation and group actions

Full Opportunity Brief

Group Actions and Competition Associate – Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Join a leading disputes practice in London as a full‑time Associate focusing on competition litigation and group actions.

• Associate with solid experience in competition litigation and group actions

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle cartel and abuse of dominance claims (ChapterI &II)
• Manage competition damages claims, including funded litigation
• Lead collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, ideally with opt‑out regime experience
• Provide pre‑action advice, develop claims, and identify new litigation opportunities
• Experience in group litigation, securities claims, consumer actions or ESG‑related litigation is a plus