Competition Lawyer (2 - 4 PQE) Antitrust Associate

£165000 - £230000 per annum + bonus

City of London, London

posted 13 May 25

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Competition Lawyer (2 - 4 PQE) Antitrust Associate

£165000 - £230000 per annum + bonus

Apply now

About this role

As part of a top-ranked team, the successful candidate will advise on a wide range of antitrust and competition law matters, including:

  • Merger control (UK and EU)
  • Cartel investigations
  • Abuse of dominance and market power issues
  • Private damages actions
  • Regulatory advice under the UK's National Security and Investment Act

You'll work alongside a close-knit team of over 45 antitrust lawyers across the UK, US, Brussels, France, and Germany, each with a deep focus on competition law and up-to-date knowledge of enforcement trends, policy changes, and complex case law.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handling matters before the European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
  • Advising multinational clients across industries including technology, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, consumer goods, and defence
  • Supporting complex cross-border transactions and investigations
  • Delivering commercial, strategic advice on high-stakes regulatory issues

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 2 - 4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) as a competition/antitrust lawyer
  • Qualified in England & Wales
  • Strong academic background with a high level of technical ability
  • Experience from a top-tier law firm with exposure to UK and EU competition law
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with native-level English
  • Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, international environment

Why Apply?

  • Join an award-winning antitrust practice with global visibility
  • Work with household-name clients such as Microsoft
  • Gain exposure to complex, cross-border matters from day one
  • Collaborate with a market-leading team and receive excellent career support
  • Be part of a firm that advises 40 of the Fortune 100 and over 200 private equity and investment firms
  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Legal

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    BBBH132484

  • Expiry date

    12 June 2025

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