Our client, a global leader in the live entertainment industry, is seeking an experienced Antitrust Senior Counsel (can be VP title for the right candidate) to join their in-house legal team in London. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development and execution of competition law strategy across high-profile, multi-jurisdictional matters that shape the future of live entertainment.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
About the Role
This newly created position will support the growing antitrust function, working closely with the Senior VP, Competition & Merger Control on a wide range of competition law matters. The role offers exposure to high-profile investigations, merger control proceedings, and strategic counselling across all business units.
Key Responsibilities
* Support responses to government investigations in the UK/EU, Member States, the US, and other jurisdictions.
* Assist with appeals and regulatory responses.
* Lead competition law analysis for acquisitions of horizontally and vertically related businesses globally.
* Manage regulatory filings and approval processes across Europe and internationally.
* Provide day-to-day legal advice on competition and related issues to business leaders across the company.
* Collaborate with potential partners and third parties on competition law matters.
* Ensure compliance with undertakings and consent decrees accepted as remedies in mergers and other proceedings.
* Co-develop and deliver ongoing antitrust training programs.
* Represent the company at industry seminars and conferences.
About You
* Qualified lawyer, entitled to practise in the UK, Ireland, or another European jurisdiction.
* Likely 8+ years PQE in competition/antitrust law, gained in private practice (magic circle or international firm), government, or in-house at an international business.
* Experience with high-stakes regulatory matters and providing complex commercial advice.
* Deep knowledge of competition law, regulatory developments, and procedures.
* Strong autonomy, sound judgment, and a commercial mindset with robust risk management skills.
* Ability to assess regulatory perspectives and anticipate enforcement trends.
* Collaborative, non-hierarchical approach; comfortable working across diverse business units and jurisdictions.
* Passion for competition law and a commitment to continuous learning.
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