Further to a recent partner hire, this international City firm is looking for a talented Competition associate to join the team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full spectrum of UK and EU Competition law within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, while receiving strong support and mentorship from experienced partners committed to your development.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Advise on merger control and foreign investment matters
• Support clients through competition authority investigations and enforcement actions
• Work on horizontal and vertical agreements, as well as unilateral conduct issues
• Assist in competition disputes, including follow-on damages litigation
• Provide strategic advice on compliance, sector inquiries, and market studies
• Collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions on cross-border matters.

You will also play an active role in business development, helping to build client relationships and to contribute to the team's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and progress client matters with partner supervision
• Deliver clear, commercially-focussed legal advice
• Engage directly with clients and maintain strong relationships
• Support merger filings, regulatory submissions and foreign investment notifications
• Contribute to contentious and strategic competition matters
• Participate in business development and sector initiatives.

About you

Essential:

• E&W qualified solicitor (or EU equivalent) with 2-4 years' PQE in Competition law
• Experience across UK and EU Competition frameworks
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations
• Commitment to professional development and business development
• Strong academic background
• Effective financial and matter management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in merger control, foreign investment, or public enforcement
• Sector experience in technology, life sciences, financial services, media, or other regulated industries.

What is on offer

• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the award-winning London office
• 25 days' annual leave (plus additional discretionary leave in December and option to buy more)
• Enhanced parental leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay after one year of service
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package.

For a confidential chat about this, or other roles which we are handling, please contact Laura Klass.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.