You will take ownership of overseeing the implementation of structural and/or behavioural remedies by large multinational companies. Managing the day-to-day work of multidisciplinary teams, as well as being responsible for the drafting of regular reports to competition authorities.
The role will include, but not be limited to:
* Managing compliance projects concerning the implementation of remedies offered by parties in the context of mergers, antitrust, and state aid proceedings.
* Scrutinising the implementation of structural and/or behavioural remedies by the parties in the context of:
* divestiture processes (including the suitable purchaser’s assessment), viability of divestment businesses, hold-separate/ring-fencing
* conduct, access, pricing provisions, including FRAND remedies.
* Drafting periodic progress reports to the competition authorities, and in this context:
* liaising with the parties and their advisors to establish and maintain adequate channels of communication
* identifying and collecting information required for throughout yet balanced monitoring
* scrutinising submissions from the parties, including third parties
* promptly identifying compliance risks (and potential issues) and escalating matters, as required, internally and externally
* managing various stakeholders with different objectives and incentives.
To be successful in this role, you should
* Previous experience in Monitoring Trustee assignments
* Case/ project leads working at competition authorities or competition sector regulators
* Compliance leads, consultants, auditors, transaction or corporate finance specialists
* Technology experts with expertise in digital markets
* In-house staff responsible for the implementation of compliance/ remedy programmes and/or monitoring of compliance with competition law.
* Project management: responsibility for the day-to-day management of complex compliance projects, at various stages of the project’s cycle. Successful and timely delivery of compliance projects.
* Analytical/ critical thinking: responsibility for the review of technical submissions from the parties and assessing compliance position. Able to sift through information to identify key issues, prioritise critical areas, and seek guidance where necessary.
* Drafting: responsibility for drafting of reports/ sections of reports to the highest standards. Clear, concise and accurate presentation of often technical arguments with the changing audience in mind.