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- Tasks: Lead operations for a top-tier antitrust legal team and drive strategic growth.
- Company: Elite US law firm with a market-leading European practice.
- Benefits: Influential role with significant autonomy and impact on high-profile cases.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a respected practice while working with blue-chip clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in competition law, strong management skills, and stakeholder engagement.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence strategy and enhance operational excellence.
Job Description
Our client, an elite US law firm, is seeking an Antitrust Professional Support Lawyer to lead operations for one of their market-leading European practices. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an elite legal team, working alongside partners to drive growth, operational excellence, and strategic development.
What You'll Do
As Chief Operating Officer, you'll become the operational leader behind a high-performing anti-trust practice. You'll lead recruitment, manage team performance, identify new client opportunities, oversee legal directory submissions, and coordinate thought leadership initiatives across Europe.
This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution; you'll influence practice strategy whilst ensuring operational rigour across all functions.
What We're Looking For
A seasoned Competition & Antitrust PSL / Knowledge Lawyer, Head of Operations, COO or Chief of Staff with:
- Substantial legal practice management experience
- Strong commercial acumen and management skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities
- A proven track record in talent leadership and business development (nice to have)
- Deep knowledge of the UK and European competition law
Why This Role?
Join a practice at the forefront of its field, working on sophisticated matters for blue-chip clients. You'll have genuine influence, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on one of the market's most respected practices.
Contact Detail:
SSQ Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace COO - Antitrust Professional Support Lawyer
How to prepare for a job interview at SSQ
✨Know Your Antitrust Stuff
Make sure you brush up on your knowledge of UK and European competition law. Be ready to discuss recent cases or changes in legislation that could impact the firm's operations. This shows you're not just familiar with the basics, but that you're genuinely engaged with the field.
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
Prepare examples of how you've successfully led teams or projects in the past. Think about specific instances where your management skills made a difference. This role is all about operational leadership, so demonstrating your experience in talent leadership and business development will set you apart.
✨Understand Their Business
Research the law firm thoroughly. Know their key clients, recent achievements, and any challenges they might be facing. This will help you tailor your answers and show that you're genuinely interested in contributing to their success.
✨Prepare Thought Leadership Ideas
Since the role involves coordinating thought leadership initiatives, come prepared with a few ideas on topics you think would resonate with their audience. This demonstrates your strategic vision and willingness to contribute to the firm's growth right from the start.
