EU/Competition Associate Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will support a leading EU/competition practice within a major international law firm. Based in London, you will handle UK and EU competition work, with exposure to mergers, investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters, plus procurement and state aid. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and engage in business development from day one, including cross-border matters with travel. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic, internationally focused team and shape strategic advice for clients.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus
• pension
• 25 days annual leave
• flexible working opportunities
• private medical health insurance
• Health & wellbeing incentives (Cycle to work scheme)

Responsibilities

• Support UK and EU competition work including merger control, investigations, and litigation
• Provide regulatory and advisory input on procurement, state aid, and trade matters
• Collaborate with Technology, Media, Life Sciences, Energy, Consumer Products/Retail and Financial Services teams on competition instructions
• Engage in client contact and business development within the team and firm sector groups
• Contribute to cross-border projects and participate in travel as needed

Key requirements

• Circa 3–6 years PQE
• Solid background in UK and EU competition law
• Willingness to learn public procurement, state aid and trade law
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide focused strategic advice

• Excellent communication
• Strong drafting skills
• Commercial acumen
• UK competition law
• EU competition law
• Public procurement (willingness to learn)

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