Interim Competition Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised company is seeking a Senior Competition Lawyer for a six-month fixed-term contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel on competition law, focusing on both domestic and international matters. Ideal for those with extensive experience, this role offers the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in competition law, particularly abuse of dominance.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on competition law.
• Advise on domestic and international competition law issues.
• Collaborate with the legal team for high-quality legal solutions.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.