Job title: Competition NQ
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: London, UK
Job published: 13-05-2025
Job ID: 70609
Contact name: Emma Zacharopoulou
Phone number: +447458162904
Contact email: emma@huntersavage.com

Job Description

We are hiring for our client, a top-tier international law firm renowned for its expertise in high-profile, cross-border matters. This Competition Associate job offers an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their London-based team. This is a rare opportunity to work with global clients on market-leading competition law matters while benefiting from a supportive and ambitious environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Leading international law firm with global reach and prestige

  2. Competitive package with attractive bonus structure

  3. Work on complex, high-value competition matters with international clients

The Role:
• Advise on a broad range of UK and EU competition matters, including merger control, cartels, investigations, and state aid
• Provide strategic legal advice to global clients across diverse sectors
• Support senior team members in high-value, cross-border transactions
• Draft, negotiate and review relevant documentation and submissions to regulators
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives

The Person:
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent jurisdiction
• 2+ years’ PQE in competition law gained from a leading firm or regulator
• Excellent technical skills, with the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues
• Strong academic background
• Team-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The Reward:
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Attractive bonus structure
• Join a collaborative and inclusive team at a prestigious global firm
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and progression

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
To apply for this Competition Associate job, or to explore other legal opportunities across London and the wider UK market, please contact Emma Zacharopoulou. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with a deep understanding of the legal profession. We partner with leading firms to match high-calibre talent with roles that align with their career ambitions.

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