Competition Disputes – Senior Associate

A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced competition disputes lawyer to join a leading London-based team renowned for handling some of the most high-profile and technically challenging matters in the market. This is a practice recognised for its depth of expertise across High Court litigation, Competition Appeal Tribunal cases, and complex competition-related investigations. The team is seeking a bright, ambitious Senior Associate with substantial UK competition disputes experience, ideally including hands-on work before the CAT and High Court. Experience in collective actions will be especially valuable. Local familiarity with the UK regulatory and contentious landscape is strongly preferred, and candidates who can demonstrate an established grounding in this market will be at a clear advantage. You will be taking a central role in managing significant disputes, leading on the progression of matters with appropriate partner support, and supervising and developing junior colleagues. The position offers genuine client exposure, close collaboration with a highly regarded group, and the chance to contribute to wider initiatives across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical ability, excellent judgment, and the confidence to operate in a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment. A proactive, energetic approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships, will be essential.

Responsibilities

Taking a central role in managing significant disputes; Leading on the progression of matters with appropriate partner support; Supervising and developing junior colleagues

Requirements

Substantial UK competition disputes experience; Strong technical ability; Excellent judgment; Confidence to operate in a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment; Proactive, energetic approach; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to build trusted relationships; Senior Level (5-10+ years); PQE 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ years

Nice to have

Hands-on work before the CAT and High Court; Experience in collective actions; Local familiarity with the UK regulatory and contentious landscape; Established grounding in this market

Benefits

Genuine client exposure; Close collaboration with a highly regarded group; Chance to contribute to wider initiatives across the firm