We are hiring for our client, a leading global law firm, who are seeking to appoint a Competition Associate in London to join their highly regarded Competition, Regulation and Trade team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented associate looking to join a practice known for delivering market-leading expertise across a full spectrum of complex, high-profile and international competition matters.
Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, the successful Competition Associate will support on high-level non-contentious work, including merger control, antitrust, and foreign direct investment, while also gaining experience in contentious matters such as competition litigation and private enforcement.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
* Join a top tier competition practice in London, working on cross-border, cutting-edge mandates
* Opportunities to engage in both non-contentious and contentious competition matters
* A global platform with a clear progression path
The Role:
* Advise on a wide range of non-contentious competition matters including merger control, foreign direct investment, antitrust investigations and regulatory advice
* Support on contentious matters, especially in relation to private enforcement and appeals
* Engage in client contact and relationship management with a variety of high-profile international clients
* Draft and contribute to legal precedents, client alerts, marketing material, and knowledge sharing across the group
* Work closely with partners and senior lawyers across different jurisdictions to deliver exceptional legal advice
The Person:
* 2-5 years' post-qualified experience within a reputable UK or European competition practice
* Solid academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent), with strong analytical and drafting skills
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage client relationships and work within an international team
* Demonstrated interest in competition and trade law and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment
* Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business development
The Rewards:
* Competitive salary package + bonus
* Opportunity to work in a truly international, market-leading team
* A collaborative and supportive environment committed to career progression
* Exposure to complex, high-value legal work at the forefront of competition law
Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage?
For further information and to apply for this Competition Associate job, please contact Emma Zacharopoulou. Visit our website for a full list of legal opportunities across the UK & Ireland.
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Desired Skills and Experience
I am hiring for this role on behalf of our client - a globally recognised law firm seeking a talented Competition Associate 2+ PQE to join their exceptional Competition, Regulation and Trade team.
This role is ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in non-contentious competition law (think: merger control, antitrust, FDI) while also gaining exposure to high-profile litigation work. You'll be working across jurisdictions with top-tier clients and partners in a team consistently ranked among the best globally.
Here are 3 things to know about this job:
✅ Top-tier, international platform with high-profile, cross-border matters
📍 Based in London with strong global links
💼 Work on both advisory and contentious competition matters in a collaborative, growth-focused team
Interested or know someone who would be?
Reach out to me at emma@huntersavage.com for a confidential chat, or apply directly.
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