Senior Associate — Antitrust & Competition (Hybrid)

McCann FitzGerald; Lawyers (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Pension contributions

Life assurance and income protection

Relocation assistance

Great working environment

Sports and social club

Job summary

McCann FitzGerald seeks a mid-level to senior associate to join its Antitrust & Competition group. The role advises domestic and international clients on complex competition law, merger control, and regulatory frameworks across sectors.

The successful candidate will handle matters independently, draft opinions, and coordinate with international counsel for cross-border matters, contributing to strategic client advice and enforcement responses.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in a leading law firm, competition authority, or regulatory practice.
• Extensive experience advising on EU and national competition law, merger control, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on EU and national competition law matters including cartels, abuse of dominance, vertical agreements, and state aid.
• Lead and support merger control filings before the EC and other authorities; advise on transaction-related competition risks.

Skills

EU competition law

Merger control

Antitrust investigations

Competition compliance

Regulatory law

Market regulation

Education

Qualified solicitor (Ireland or England & Wales)

Job description

McCann FitzGerald seeks a mid-level to senior associate to join its Antitrust & Competition group. The role advises domestic and international clients on complex competition law, merger control, and regulatory frameworks across sectors.

The successful candidate will handle matters independently, draft opinions, and coordinate with international counsel for cross-border matters, contributing to strategic client advice and enforcement responses.