Competition Associate

Description:

Opportunity for a Competition Associate to join a leading international Top 20 law firm with a highly regarded Competition practice in London.

The Firm

Our client is a leading global law firm with more than 80 offices across more than 40 countries around the globe.

The firm is recognised for delivering complex, cross-border legal advice to an impressive client base spanning multiple sectors, with particular strength across Technology, Media, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services and Infrastructure.

Their Competition team is highly regarded in the market and forms part of a global Antitrust, Competition & Trade practice comprising more than 200 competition lawyers worldwide.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, internationally focused team undertaking a balanced mix of transactional, contentious and advisory competition work.

Associates are given genuine responsibility from day one, working directly with clients, participating in BD initiatives and collaborating daily with colleagues across the firm's international network on significant cross-border matters.

The Ideal Candidate

UK qualified Solicitor with 2 - 4 PQE
Strong experience or training in UK and EU competition law gained at a comparable international law firm
Exposure to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) matters would be advantageous
An interest in developing expertise across public procurement, subsidy control/state aid, consumer or trade law
A range of experience within competition, covering transactional, advisory and/or contentious workWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary
Strong bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package
Work alongside leading practitioners on complex UK and international matters
Significant cross-border exposure with international collaboration and travel opportunities
Hybrid Working

To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK