17 Oct
Compliance Recruitment Solutions
London
Job description
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US LAW FIRMPETITION ASSOCIATE ANDPETITION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE NQ UP TO FOUR YEARS PQE INPETITION LAW (ADVISORY OR LITIGATION)
£165K - £190K + Benefits & Bonus HYBRID (LONDON)
Ref : 4036D
Our client, a leading US practice now expanding in the UK, seeks two high calibre Associates for their Europeanpetition team.
- Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on a wide range ofpetition law matters, with a focus on EU and UK jurisdictions.
- Assist in conducting due diligence for merger control cases, ensuringpliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Participate in the investigation and defence of alleged antitrust violations, including cartel activities and abuse of dominance cases.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, submissions, and correspondence, forpetition litigation proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and client advisories.
- Collaborate closely with senior associates and partners to support client engagements and contribute to the development of case strategies.
You should be a qualified Solicitor in the UK or EU (with strong academic credentials from a leading academic institution), NQ up to 4 years of post-qualification experience inpetition law, with demonstrated experience in EU and UKpetition matters, including merger control, Article 101 / Chapter 1 cases, and Article 102 / Chapter 2 investigations.
- Assist in the management ofpetition litigation matters from inception to resolution, including case analysis, drafting pleadings, and preparing for hearings.
- Conduct legal research and analysis onplexpetition law issues, providing insightful advice and strategic rmendations to clients.
- Collaborate with senior team members to develop case strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with client objectives and legal requirements.
- Prepare and review legal documentation, including court filings, witness statements, and expert reports, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Liaise with clients, counsel, and external experts to gather evidence, coordinate case preparations, and support the overall litigation process.
- Stay abreast of developments inpetition law and litigation trends, contributing to thought leadership initiatives and internal knowledge-sharing activities.
- Actively participate in business development efforts, including client pitches, networking events, and industry conferences,
to support the growth of the firm'spetition litigation practice.
You should be qualified UK Solicitor with a good first degree and 1-3 years PQE inpetition law, gained at a Top Tier Law Firm and with experience of High Court and / orpetition Appeal Tribunalpetition litigation.
Both roles offer great opportunity to join a US firm and benefit from their global expertise and above average salary prospects.
The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.
Through application, all candidates signify their acceptance of the above information and confirm that the information they provide is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.
▶️ US LAW FIRM COMPETITION ASSOCIATE AND COMPETITION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE – NQ UP TO FOUR YEARS PQE IN COMPETITION LAW (ADVISORY OR LITIGATION)
🖊️ Compliance Recruitment Solutions
📍 London