Antitrust & International Competition Lawyer

Our global-leading US firm client is looking for a talented Associate with 2-4 years’ experience to join their growing team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex cross-border transactions and competition matters, collaborating closely with Corporate Partners, while gaining early client exposure and significant responsibility within a supportive, high-performing team. You will advise on: Transactional Antitrust aspects of M&A and restructurings; UK and EU merger control filings; Foreign investment and national security matters; Multi-jurisdictional merger control processes; Cross-border transactions for leading financial institutions, private equity firms and multinational businesses. You will have: 2-4 years’ PQE in competition/antitrust law; Experience from a leading firm; Strong transactional antitrust and merger control experience; Commercial awareness and confidence working directly with Corporate Partners; Excellent academics, communication skills and a proactive approach. Foreign language skills and EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) experience are advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

Work on complex cross-border transactions and competition matters; Collaborate closely with Corporate Partners; Gain early client exposure and significant responsibility; Advise on transactional antitrust aspects of M&A and restructurings; UK and EU merger control filings; Foreign investment and national security matters; Multi-jurisdictional merger control processes; Cross-border transactions for leading financial institutions, private equity firms and multinational businesses

Requirements

2-4 years’ PQE in competition/antitrust law; Experience from a leading firm; Strong transactional antitrust and merger control experience; Commercial awareness and confidence working directly with Corporate Partners; Excellent academics, communication skills and a proactive approach

Nice to have

Foreign language skills; EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) experience