Competition Senior Associate

Joining one of the UK's leading Competition teams, you'll work on high-calibre matters for a distinguished client base.

This Tier 1 national team offers the opportunity to develop your expertise through complex, high-value transactional work, supporting your continued career growth.

Firm

This prestigious UK law firm delivers a good balance between delivering top-quality work for high-profile clients and maintaining an excellent working culture with a focus on work-life balance. As a rapidly expanding Top 50, multi-award-winning firm, it produces exceptional results and attracts the best legal talent in the UK.

The firm's culture stands out for its approachability and supportiveness, with collaboration at its core. Partners take an active role in mentoring and training junior team members, ensuring a strong, cohesive working environment where everyone can thrive.

Many of the firm's lawyers have gained individual recognition for their expertise, including spots in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame. This focus on professional development has made it a hub for rising stars, with staff staying long-term due to the firm's commitment to career growth.

With a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals to large multinational corporations, staff are exposed to top-tier work across multiple jurisdictions.

For ambitious professionals, this firm offers an unparalleled opportunity for growth and advancement in the legal profession.

Role

This leading department is looking for a talented and driven Competition Lawyer to become part of our highly respected team, known for delivering commercial, strategic, and innovative advice to a diverse range of clients.

This role offers the chance to work on complex matters involving merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, foreign investment, and the full spectrum of antitrust issues. With a focus on collaboration, you'll be working alongside leading experts in the field on high-impact projects across various regulated sectors.

As a Senior Associate, you must have solid experience in competition law with the ability to navigate challenging legal issues, have a commercial mindset and help clients stay ahead of regulatory developments.

You will have the chance to shape the future of competition compliance and enforcement in the UK and beyond. From merger control and foreign investment reviews to market investigations and strategic alliances, you'll be at the centre of helping clients manage risk and achieve their commercial goals.

If you're looking to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values deep sector knowledge and innovation, this is the opportunity for you.

Ideal Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with 6+ years of relevant PQE.
• You will have strong organisational skills that will help you manage tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent client relationship skills and a desire to carry out business development.
• Utilise client-focused initiatives and monitor service levels of client needs.

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join a Top 15 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Competitive salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.