Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development and execution of strategies for responding to Market Investigation References (MIRs) initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), ensuring alignment with legal requirements and client objectives.
2. Provide expert guidance and support to internal legal teams, including managing outside counsel, in all aspects of competition law matters, from risk assessment to compliance initiatives.
3. Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to anticipate regulatory developments, identify potential risks, and recommend proactive measures to mitigate legal exposure and optimize business opportunities.
Qualifications:
4. Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing competition law in the UK, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and enforcement actions, preferably within a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
5. Experience interacting with the Competition and Markets Authority and leading responses to MIRs.
6. Extensive knowledge of UK competition law principles, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms, including a proven track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory challenges and representing clients before regulatory authorities.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and actionable advice for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
8. Must be available to work in-office 3 days/week.
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.