Competition Disputes Associate

Are you ready to join a premier global law firm that provides expert counsel to some of the world's most prominent organizations across every major region?

With offices strategically located throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, this firm are at the forefront of the ever-changing global business landscape, delivering unparalleled legal services.

The Team

• Their expertise lies in Competition, Regulation, and Trade, with a focus on various domains including general competition (antitrust), behavioral investigations, competition litigation, merger control, regulatory affairs, state aid, public procurement, EU, WTO, and international trade.
• They possess extensive sector knowledge covering energy and natural resources, financial institutions, consumer goods, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing and industrial sectors, retail, as well as telecoms, media, and technology.

We handle a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious competition, regulation, and trade matters globally, encompassing:

• Cartel and behavioral investigations
• Competition litigation (private enforcement and appeals)
• Merger control
• Antitrust advice
• Regulatory matters
• State aid, public procurement, WTO, and trade

More about the role

• The main emphasis of this position centers on contentious issues, specifically private enforcement and other disputes within the realm of competition.
• They highlight a top-tier competition litigation practice seamlessly integrated into the Competition, Regulation, and Trade team.
• This collaboration extends to the broader Dispute Resolution division, QC-led advocacy unit, and inventive document review and management function based in Belfast.
• The expertise includes defending follow-on, hybrid, and stand-alone claims across multiple jurisdictions, offering strategic advice on private enforcement risks, and navigating the public enforcement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the defense of damages actions in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal, and overseeing responses to multi-jurisdictional claims.
• Optimize workload management, assist senior lawyers, delegate tasks to juniors, and provide feedback.
• Cultivate and strengthen client relationships by understanding and meeting their needs promptly.
• Support firm-wide initiatives, uphold our values, mentor juniors, and engage in external activities.
• Ensure compliance with risk protocols, firm policies, and professional responsibilities.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Ideally, 2-5 years of post-qualified experience in competition law; exceptions considered based on competency.
• Academic excellence, including a 2:1 degree or equivalent, and first-time passing of solicitors' examinations.
• Hands-on experience in competition disputes, including in the High Court and/or the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to mentor and develop Junior Associates and trainees.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact
Dafydd Marshman for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.