Competition Lawyer

We are currently working with a market leading ALSP which is seeking to appoint a Competition Lawyer to support a major financial services client on a 12-month assignment, commencing in late August/early September.

Responsibilities

Advising on day-to-day competition and antitrust matters across commercial projects and contractual arrangements; Providing strategic competition law advice on business and industry initiatives; Engaging directly with regulators and supporting regulatory enquiries where required; Assisting with reporting and updates to senior leadership, including Executive Committees and Boards; Maintaining and enhancing the organisation’s competition compliance framework; Delivering face-to-face competition law training to business stakeholders; Drafting guidance notes, undertaking risk assessments and promoting best practice across the business

Requirements

Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction such as Australia or New Zealand; Upwards of 2 years’ PQE in handling a range of competition law matters; Strong technical grounding gained within a recognised private practice or in-house legal team; Confidence working directly with regulators and senior internal stakeholders; Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercially focused legal advice; Availability to commence the assignment in late August or early September

Nice to have

Experience advising clients within the financial services sector would be advantageous, although not essential

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement