Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a world-class law firm that combines international reach with a dynamic and collaborative culture? My client is seeking an exceptional legal professional to join its thriving London office, the hub of its EMEA network….
The Firm:
This firm boasts of being a global firm with over 1,500 lawyers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, operating seamlessly globally. They are trusted advisors to some of the world’s most respected companies and institutions, delivering top-tier legal representation across many industries, such as private equity, finance, healthcare, life sciences, and technology.
The London office was established in 2010, and has quickly grown into one of the largest. It combines the prestige and resources of a leading international law firm with the dynamic culture, inclusivity, and career growth opportunities of a specialist practice.
The Team:
The global antitrust team provides unparalleled expertise across the full antitrust and competition law spectrum.
What They Do:
- Merger Clearance & Regulatory Filings: With a proven track record of securing transaction approvals, they navigate Second Request investigations in the U.S., the UK Competition and Markets Authority, the European Commission, and other EU bodies
- Litigation: They tackle complex antitrust disputes, including patent-antitrust issues and price-fixing class actions, in U.S. federal and state courts, as well as EU litigations before the UK High Court and UK Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- Investigations: The team represents clients in civil and criminal antitrust investigations before enforcement agencies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with significant expertise in global cartel matters
- FDI Clearances: Specialising in procuring foreign direct investment clearances, including under the UK NSIA regime and the EU screening regime.
What you will need:
- you will have ideally trained at a top international firm in London or another European city
- you should have at least two years of experience advising on EU and UK competition and regulatory law matters.
- You will need broad experience covering inquiries and investigations before the EU Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority, as well as advising on mergers and acquisitions
- Good communication skills
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter and capable of working autonomously as well as part of a team
- Ability to deliver legal and commercial solutions.
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Commitment to business development, networking and attending events
- Efficient and commercial approach to work
In summary, this is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the major players in the field of Antitrust/Competition law. Lateral recruitment doesn’t happen very often here, and if you are looking to push yourself to the absolute maximum by working on the best, for the best, and with the best, then this is the opportunity for you. I have an excellent relationship with the team and hiring partner. Please get in touch and I will happily answer any further questions you might have.
