The Opportunity
A top-ranked UK law firm is seeking an experienced Competition Lawyer to join its highly regarded and Band 1-ranked Competition team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile competition law matters, including merger control, cartel investigations, foreign investment reviews, and abuse of dominance cases.
Recognised by Legal 500 (2025) as a market leader, the team is known for delivering commercial, innovative, and client-focused solutions. If you are a pragmatic and commercially savvy competition lawyer looking to make an impact, this role offers exceptional career progression, high-quality work, and a supportive, flexible environment.
The Role
As a Competition Lawyer, you will:
* Advise on complex competition law issues, including:
* Merger control investigations and foreign investment reviews.
* Cartel defence, abuse of dominance cases, and market investigations.
* Regulatory matters across key sectors.
* Commercial agreements, joint ventures, and business strategy compliance.
* Represent clients before competition and regulatory authorities.
* Work closely with clients in regulated industries, providing strategic guidance.
* Develop and implement compliance policies, audits, and training programmes.
* Engage in business development and thought leadership initiatives.
Key Requirements
* 4+ PQE Competition Lawyer (Senior Associate level: 6+ PQE preferred).
* Strong experience in UK and EU competition law.
* SRA registered lawyer (postgraduate qualification in competition law is a plus).
* Proven expertise in merger control, cartel defence, and regulatory matters.
* Commercial acumen and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice.
* Strong team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Why Join?
* Top-ranked Competition Law team (Band 1 – Legal 500, 2025).
* Recognised as a “Best Firm to Work at” for four consecutive years (RollOnFriday, 2025).
* Professional yet progressive work environment, offering quality work and work-life balance.
* Award-winning Senior Associate Development Programme for career progression.
* Hybrid working model with flexible working options.
* Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation, reflecting the firm's commitment to its people.
This is an unmissable opportunity for an experienced Competition Lawyer looking to work in a leading UK practice with a strong reputation, excellent work quality, and genuine career progression.