Associate – Regulatory (Telecoms) in Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team tackling cutting-edge regulatory issues particularly in the telecoms sector, in the UK and internationally.

The UK Antitrust, Competition & Trade team includes seven partners and sixteen other fee‑earners, supported by a dedicated Professional Support Lawyer. Team members are based primarily in London, with colleagues in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Brussels. The team forms part of CMS’s wider global Antitrust, Competition & Trade Group of more than 225 lawyers and works closely with the firm’s Technology, Media and Telecoms practice.

About the role

We’re looking for an Associate to join our Antitrust, Competition & Trade team, with a focus on cutting-edge regulatory work in the telecoms sector. The role sits within a growing regulatory practice, working on UK and international matters alongside our Technology, Media and Telecoms colleagues. You’ll contribute to advisory, compliance and investigatory work, including cutting-edge mandates involving emerging regulatory and technology issues.

This is an opportunity to build your regulatory experience within a collaborative, internationally connected team, with early responsibility and exposure to clients.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Advise on telecoms regulation matters in the UK and through international coordination

• Support clients on regulatory compliance, investigations and advisory work

• Contribute to cutting-edge mandates involving developing areas such as satellite licensing, cybersecurity and interception

• Work closely with colleagues across Antitrust, Competition & Trade and the wider Technology, Media and Telecoms team

• Take part in client relationships and business development activity from an early stage

• Continue to develop your technical and commercial skills through structured training, including the use of technology and AI tools

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Experience or training in telecoms regulation

• Around 3 – 6 years’ post‑qualification experience, or equivalent

• An interest in regulatory law and in contributing to the growth of the regulatory practice

• The ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice

• A collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards of client service

Desirable

• In‑house experience within the telecoms sector

• Experience or exposure to satellite businesses and/or licensing work

What we offer

• High‑quality regulatory and competition work within a well‑established, international team

• Early responsibility and meaningful client contact

• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth, including learning in technology and AI

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

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What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Flexible, hybrid working policy

• Generous bonus scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

• Holiday exchange scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.