Interim Competition Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Competition Lawyer for a 6-month fixed-term contract, potentially leading to a permanent role. This is an opportunity to join a world-class legal team, tackling domestic and international competition law matters, while providing expert legal counsel and advising on various projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in competition law with a focus on abuse of dominance.
• Ability to handle legal challenges pragmatically and strategically.
• Experience from both private practice and in-house roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on competition law, focusing on abuse of dominance cases.
• Advise on domestic and international competition law issues.
• Manage complex legal matters with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Competition law expertise

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

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.