Competition / Antitrust Associate (2–6 PQE) | London | Elite International Law Firm
We are working with a leading international law firm in London looking to hire a Competition / Antitrust Associate (2–6 PQE) into a high-performing and growing team.
This is a standout opportunity to join a practice that is actively investing in competition capabilities, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny, high-value transactional work, and continued expansion across London.
The Role
You will work on a broad mix of UK and EU competition matters, including merger control, behavioural investigations, cartel work, and competition litigation. The team is heavily involved in cross-border mandates, often supporting large-scale M&A and private equity transactions, as well as advising on complex regulatory issues.
Why Consider This Move?
- Join a growing London team with a clear strategic focus on competition
- Exposure to high-profile, cross-border matters across both advisory and contentious work
- Work closely with partners in a lean, collaborative environment with strong visibility
- Benefit from the current uplift in competition hiring, driven by US firm expansion and increased regulatory activity
- Opportunity to position yourself within a practice area seeing significant long-term investment and demand
The Team
The London team forms part of a broader international competition platform, working closely with colleagues across Europe and the US. The practice is well-regarded for handling complex, high-stakes matters and offers a strong balance of transactional, advisory, and disputes work.
Candidate Profile
- 2–6 PQE with competition / antitrust experience
- Experience across merger control, investigations, or competition litigation
- Strong technical grounding with the ability to clearly articulate experience
- Commercial, confident, and keen to take on responsibility within a growing team
- Open to candidates from a range of top-tier UK, US, and international firms
Process & Package
- Structured, partner-led interview process
- Competitive US / top-tier market compensation
- High-quality work with a collaborative and well-supported team environment
With the London competition market seeing increased deal flow, regulatory scrutiny, and strategic investment from leading firms, this is an excellent time to explore your options and understand how different platforms are positioning themselves for the future.
If you would be open to a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.