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 represents a leading disputes practice in London seeking a Competition & Group Actions Associate. The role focuses on competition litigation and collective actions, offering exposure to high-profile claims and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will work on cartel and abuse of dominance matters, damages claims, and pre-action strategy, while helping to grow a market-leading team and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Experience in competition litigation and group actions.
• Ability to manage complex claims and develop strategy.
• Proactive, commercially minded with client relationship skills.
• Willingness to contribute to practice development and firm growth.

Job description

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment are representing a leading disputes practice in their search for a Competition & Group Actions Associate in London.

The team is looking for an ambitious Associate with solid experience in competition litigation and group actions, who wants to play a meaningful role in complex, high-profile claims while helping to shape the team’s continued growth.

The work:

The role offers exposure to a broad range of competition litigation, including:

• Cartel and abuse of dominance claims (Chapter I and Chapter II)
• Competition damages claims, including funded litigation
• Collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, ideally including experience of the opt-out regime
• Pre-action advice, claim development and the identification of new litigation opportunities

Experience of wider group litigation, securities claims, consumer actions or ESG-related litigation would also be of interest.

Why consider it?

This is an opportunity to join an established team with a strong reputation in competition law and private enforcement, working alongside leading practitioners on significant matters.

Beyond the quality of the work, the role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of cases, developing client relationships and getting involved in the commercial side of building a practice.

Who would this suit?

An Associate with a genuine interest in competition litigation and collective actions, who combines strong technical experience with a proactive, commercially minded approach. The team is keen to find someone who wants to contribute beyond the day-to-day casework and play an active part in its future development.