Our competition and antitrust team advise on UK and EU competition
law, covering the full range from merger control to competition
investigations and litigation. We guide UK and international clients
through complex competition investigations but also help them ensure
compliance in commercial activities as well as offering strategic
support for specific projects and transactions. We also support
clients on NSI and FSR filings. We work across a wide range of sectors
including consumer goods, food and drink, technology and
telecommunications and insurance.
The role
We have an opportunity for a competition associate of NQ-c.4 years of
PQE to join the team as it enters an exciting period of growth.
Working closely with head of team, Tom McQuail, you will benefit from
high levels of client contact and a wide variety of work.
We will work with you to ensure you have opportunity to gain
experience in a breadth of competition work. Although the focus of
work will vary at any time, it typically will include advising on
ongoing merger projects, day to day competition enquiries from our
wide range of clients, competition authority investigations and
supporting the competition litigation team.
Knowledge, skills and experience
NQ-4 years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise
You will have a strong grounding in competition law, ideally
including both non-contentious and contentious experience.
Delivers legal and commercial solutions and establishes
collaborative working relationships with colleagues and clients to
provide an outstanding client experience.
Supports the team to manage the client experience, develops
trusted relationships and interacts with clients confidently to
achieve the best outcome for the client.
Committed to business development to further grow their network
and the practice, spotting opportunities and developing these with
the team.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene.
Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
Understands how to develop junior team members and support their ambitions.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
