Interim Competition Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised company seeks an experienced Senior Competition Lawyer for a 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential to go permanent. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide expert legal counsel on both domestic and international competition law matters within a dynamic legal team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in competition law, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex legal issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in competition law with strong understanding of abuse of dominance.
• Ability to approach legal challenges pragmatically and strategically.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on competition law focusing on abuse of dominance cases.
• Advise on international competition law issues across various exciting projects.
• Collaborate with the legal team to deliver high-quality legal solutions.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to manage complex legal matters

Job description

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Location: Remote

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to go permanent)

We are partnering with a globally recognised household name in their industry, seeking an experienced Senior Competition Lawyer to join their team on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility for the right person to go permanent. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a world-class legal team working on both domestic and international competition law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on competition law, with a focus on abuse of dominance cases.
• Advise on both domestic and international competition law issues across a range of exciting projects.
• Collaborate with the legal team to deliver high-quality legal solutions with a commercial perspective.
• Manage complex legal matters efficiently and with strong attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in competition law, with a strong understanding of abuse of dominance.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Ability to approach legal challenges pragmatically and strategically.
• Experience gained from both private practice and in-house roles is preferred, though candidates from private practice alone will be considered.
• Immediate availability or ability to start at short notice is highly desirable.

If you are a dynamic and detail-oriented Competition Lawyer looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, globally recognised environment, we are looking forward to hearing from you.