Exceptional role for a Competition Associate to join one of the largest Competition Teams in Europe, based in their offices in the city of London.



Role Profile:

• The EU/ Competition team at this major international law firm, handles a broad range of high-quality work including UK, EU and international merger control, competition investigations, competition litigation, behavioural advice and a wide range of regulatory and trade work.


• The team also advises extensively on public procurement matters, state aid, utility regulation, foreign direct investment and CMA consumer enforcement issues.


• The EU/ Competition team consists of 5 partners and a team of 12 other fee-earners based in London and Edinburgh and is part of a wider worldwide Competition Group. This is therefore an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a dynamic and internationally focused team.


• Associates are encouraged to take on high levels of responsibility and client contact is encouraged- From day one your role will include business development activities within the team and across the firm's sector groups.


• The team also undertakes a significant amount of cross-border work, cooperating on a daily basis and will include some travel.

Candidate Requirements:



The team is currently expanding and is looking for a motivated, ambitious Associate with circa 3-6 years PQE to be based in their London office. The firm are looking for a candidate with a passion for competition and regulatory law and, in particular, with an interest in working closely with the firm's highly rated Technology, Media, Life Sciences, Energy, Consumer Products / Retail and/or Financial Services teams, where they are seeing a continued increase in competition-related instructions.



The ideal candidate will have:

• Circa 3-6 years PQE;


• Solid background and experience in UK and EU competition law, and a willingness to learn public procurement, state aid and trade law;


• Excellent communication and drafting skills;


• Strong commercial acumen and be able to provide clients with focused strategic advice.

On Offer:



A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme.



To Apply:




For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact:


David Thomson, Director




London: 0203 174 2482




Email: david@thomsonlrc.com