At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on competition law and engage with regulators while supporting a major financial services client.
- Company: Market-leading Alternative Legal Service Provider with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage with senior stakeholders and enhance your legal expertise in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant legal team and make an impact in the financial services sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor in England with 2+ years' PQE in competition law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are currently working with a market leading ALSP which is seeking to appoint a Competition Lawyer to support a major financial services client on a 12-month assignment, commencing in late August/early September. This opportunity is ideally suited to Lawyers with upwards of 2 years' PQE. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week in the office in London. The successful Lawyer will become an integral part of the client's in-house legal team, advising on a broad range of competition and antitrust matters across commercial and strategic initiatives. The work will be varied and business-facing, offering regular interaction with senior stakeholders, regulators and key decision-makers.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Advising on day-to-day competition and antitrust matters across commercial projects and contractual arrangements
- Providing strategic competition law advice on business and industry initiatives
- Engaging directly with regulators and supporting regulatory enquiries where required
- Assisting with reporting and updates to senior leadership, including Executive Committees and Boards
- Maintaining and enhancing the organisation's competition compliance framework
- Delivering face-to-face competition law training to business stakeholders
- Drafting guidance notes, undertaking risk assessments and promoting best practice across the business
Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate: Qualification as a Solicitor in England.
