Working Hours: Full-time, with flexible working arrangements
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Competition & Group Actions Associate to join an established commercial litigation team within a leading international law firm.
The team advises on complex competition disputes, collective actions and funded litigation, acting for both claimants and defendants. The successful candidate will work on a varied caseload, including competition damages claims, cartel-related disputes and collective proceedings.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate looking to take greater responsibility for cases, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a successful litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on cartel and abuse of dominance claims, including Chapter I and Chapter II competition law matters.
- Working on competition damages claims and collective proceedings.
- Providing pre-action advice to clients regarding potential competition claims.
- Supporting the assessment, development and progression of new claims.
- Working on funded litigation, acting for claimants and/or defendants.
- Managing and progressing complex disputes alongside Partners and colleagues.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for practice growth.
- Potentially assisting with broader group litigation and mass claims, including securities, consumer protection and ESG-related disputes.
About You
- An Associate with experience in competition litigation and/or group actions, acting for claimants or defendants.
- Experience advising on cartel and abuse of dominance claims.
- Ideally, experience of collective proceedings and funded litigation.
- Strong pre-action advisory skills and an understanding of competition damages claims.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
- A commercially minded approach, with an interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Broader mass claims experience would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support.
- A range of additional employee benefits.
- Opportunities for career progression, early responsibility and professional development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Competition or Group Actions Associate looking to build their experience within an established international practice.
The role offers exposure to complex litigation, the opportunity to take ownership of matters and the chance to contribute to the growth of a specialist team working across a broad range of competition disputes and collective actions.
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