Overview
We are Wiggin, a law firm specialising in media, technology, communications and intellectual property, and the regulatory and competition law environment around those areas. For more information, see www.wiggin.co.uk.
Our Communications, Regulatory & Competition team advises telecommunications, media and technology companies globally on a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters. We are recruiting an Associate to join our team to support our growth and client engagements.
About the role
You will primarily support Partner Gordon Moir, who leads our Communications, Regulatory & Competition Practice. The role involves advising on a range of communications regulatory and commercial issues affecting operators within the communications sector, including market reviews, global product launches and market entry, and strategic advisory matters for leading companies. You will also have the chance to work with Marcus Bagnall on commercial arrangements where regulatory considerations are pivotal.
The role offers the chance to work with some of the biggest names in telecoms, technology, and digital infrastructure, and to support their commercial strategies and regulatory engagements. You will assume a high level of responsibility, build solid client relationships, and contribute to the success of our practice.
Responsibilities
* Provide in-depth advice on telecoms-specific regulations (UK and EU frameworks), net neutrality, licensing, numbering, network security, and compliance with industry-specific obligations.
* Advise on competition law matters, including market reviews, abuse of dominance, cartel investigations, and merger control where relevant to telecoms and digital infrastructure deals.
* Assist with analysis and strategy related to Ofcom consultations, SMP remedies, pricing disputes, appeals of regulatory decisions, and drafting of submissions.
* Liaise with industry bodies and regulators (e.g. Ofcom, CMA, EU Commission) on behalf of clients, developing policy positions and advocating for favourable regulatory outcomes.
* Advise on strategic commercial arrangements in the communications sector, such as network services, infrastructure access, build, capacity, integration, and outsourcing arrangements.
* Advise on strategic digital regulatory areas at the forefront of digital regulation evolution, including AI, blockchain and other digital regulation.
* Collaborate with Wiggin’s broader commercial, technology, and corporate lawyers on transactions and initiatives with a regulatory or competition dimension.
About you
* Ideally 3+ post-qualification experience advising on communications sector matters regulatory and commercial, gained in a law firm, regulator, or in-house environment.
* Solid understanding of UK and/or EU communications regulatory frameworks, with demonstrable experience advising on communications sector matters.
* Practical experience advising on communications sector matters in the UK, EU and beyond, including understanding of network operations, service provision models, supply arrangements, and industry trends.
* Experience translating regulatory compliance into actionable advice in commercial arrangements by communications sector operators, including responsibility for contract negotiations and providing senior stakeholder advice.
* Practical experience in competition law advisory is desirable (but not strictly essential if communications regulatory knowledge is robust).
* Familiarity with contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, including appeals before the CAT or other relevant courts/tribunals, is desirable but not strictly essential.
* Comfortable handling detailed regulatory, economic, and policy-driven arguments; excellent drafting and communication skills; excellent project management and delegation skills.
* Familiarity and experience in providing multi-jurisdictional advisory deliverables is desirable, including obtaining inputs from multiple countries.
* Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and a passion for developing new business in the communications space.
* Committed to collaboration, knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior colleagues.
Our Culture
Our culture is unique among law firms – both in what we expect from our people and the way we create value in the industries we serve. We empower our people, expect commitment and excellence, and celebrate when we achieve it. Our values define Wiggin as a workplace: being visionary, authentic, unified, responsible and excellent across-the-board. We aim to build teams diverse in thought, perspective and experience to provide a more rounded service to our clients. We operate a discretionary hybrid working model allowing 2 days per week working from home. We offer an attractive remuneration package including 25 days holiday (plus birthdays off), private medical insurance, permanent health insurance and more from your first day of employment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
* Law Practice
* Telecommunications
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