Senior Legal Counsel (Competition)

The Proper Recruiter Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a senior competition lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent position. The role requires a UK qualified solicitor with 5-7 years of experience and offers a hybrid working arrangement. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, familiarity with regulatory matters, and the ability to manage workload effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience (pqe) in competition and regulatory law.
• Experience working at a top tier legal firm.
• Ability to manage a significant workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Work on competition law matters for a reputable aviation company.
• Collaborate with other senior lawyers in a large legal team.
• Adapt to changes influenced by governmental decisions.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Professional approach

Familiarity with CAA and regulatory experience

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Strong academic background

Job description

Job Description

Full time fixed term role for a senior competition lawyer at a reputable aviation company

Role

Full time role required working on competition law matters affecting this household name aviation company. You will have some familiarity with CAA (preferably) and / or any other regulatory experience. You will have an interesting and varied range of work in the aviation sector, dealing with matters as they arise; the activities of this business are impacted by governmental decisions from month to month. The role is within a division of the company's sizeable, collegiate legal team of other senior lawyers with top tier backgrounds. You will be a confident self-starter, take responsibility for a significant workload and report to the Head of Legal.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, but does have the potential to turn into a permanent position at the end of that period.

Hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office (Greater London), 2 WFH. Potential flexibility available on that arrangement.

Requirements

• UK qualified solicitor with strong academics;
• 5-7 pqe (although more senior candidates will be considered);
• strong work ethic and professional approach to the demands of the role;

candidates must have trained and accumulated relevant experience in the competition and regulatory space at a top tie...