Senior Competition Lawyer

Associate Director – Competition Law

We are partnering with a global organisation to appoint a strategic and dynamic Competition Lawyer to support its European operations across a wide range of competition law matters. The role offers a key part in shaping the transformation of the organisation’s global legal function.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement competition compliance strategy.
• Advise on merger control and broader competition law issues.
• Review and strengthen internal policies, including dawn raid procedures.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments across relevant jurisdictions.
• Provide competition and merger control advice in connection with acquisitions and distribution structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years PQE with strong academic credentials.
• Robust competition law experience within a reputable in‑house legal team, covering multiple jurisdictions.
• Broad‑range expertise in abuse of dominance, horizontal and vertical agreements, M&A matters, and designing and implementing competition‑law compliance programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial acumen and adaptability.
• A hands‑on approach and flexibility to support other workstreams as required.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Legal Services.

Strong purpose, people and culture sit at the heart of this innovative and supportive organisation. The work is intellectually rewarding and a range of initiatives recognises and celebrates achievement.

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