2-6 PQE Competition Associate

About the job

Join a well-regarded Antitrust and Competition practice at a prestigious US law firm, consistently recognised for the strength of its work in the market. This role offers exposure to high-profile matters within a lean, high-performing team, providing significant scope for responsibility and accelerated career progression. You will benefit from strong professional development support and a clear platform for growth within a firm known for its positive and collaborative culture.

Position Overview

As a Competition Associate, you will play a key role in handling a wide range of matters involving UK, EU and international antitrust, cartel and merger control laws. Working alongside a team of experts across their European offices, you will have the chance to take on meaningful responsibility, conduct your own advocacy where possible and gain valuable exposure to high-profile, cross-border work.

Responsibilities

• Support complex merger control and FDI filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with cartel, abuse of dominance and behavioural investigations
• Provide strategic antitrust advice to leading financial institutions and multinational corporates
• Contribute to competition litigation, including regulatory challenges and appeals
• Work closely with clients and regulators, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks, updating supervising partners on progress
• Build strong client relationships through excellent service and communication

Requirements

• 2-6 PQE in a strong UK or European Competition practice
• Excellent academic record with at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
• Strong technical competition law experience across merger control, cartel and advisory work
• Experience working on complex, cross-border matters