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SalaryThe Firm:
- Global Presence: A Future Facing firm with over 70 offices in 40+ countries and 5,000+ lawyers globally.
- Approach: The firm takes a bold, dynamic, and agile approach, combining deep local market understanding with a global perspective.
- Technology-driven: Driven by technology and embraces it for developing new and better ways of working.
- Scope of Work: The Antitrust, Competition and Trade team handles EU and UK mergers, competition investigations, litigation, behavioral advice, regulatory and trade work, including sanctions, public procurement matters, state aid, and CMA consumer enforcement issues.
- Expansion: The team is expanding and looking for a motivated, ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to be based in London.
- Client Interaction: Associates are encouraged to take on high levels of responsibility, with client contact being a key aspect of the role.
- Cross-border Work: The team undertakes a significant amount of cross-border work, collaborating with international offices, and the role may involve travel.
- Training and Development: The firm is committed to investing in the team, providing comprehensive training to develop knowledge and skills.
- Experience: The ideal candidate should have a solid background and experience/training in UK and EU competition law, with a willingness to learn FDI, public procurement, state aid/subsidy, and/or trade law.
- PQE: 2-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Skills: Strong communication and drafting skills, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to provide focused strategic advice are essential.
- Team Collaboration: A collaborative and supportive team player who seeks opportunities and leads by example.
- Market Awareness: Should be abreast of market trends and recognize the importance of service delivery.
- Positive Attitude: A positive attitude and drive to secure the role.
If this opportunity aligns with your qualifications, experience, and career aspirations, drop me a line on 0113 467 7571 or send me an email at abigail@douglas-scott.co.uk and I will be happy to discuss.
