Competition Litigation Associate | Leading US Law Firm | London
A prestigious US law firm is seeking a Competition Litigation Associate (1-4 PQE) to join its market-leading Competition & Antitrust team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile disputes, regulatory investigations, and appeals, representing both claimants and defendants in the English courts and before competition regulators.
The Firm & Team
This firm is recognised globally for its elite litigation practice and has a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes competition and antitrust matters. The team represents major corporates, financial institutions, and industry leaders in a wide range of contentious competition issues, including:
* Cartel and abuse of dominance investigations
* Stand-alone and follow-on litigation
* Competition damages claims
* Judicial review and regulatory appeals
The practice is known for its strategic approach, deep market knowledge, and ability to navigate the evolving competition landscape across the UK and Europe.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
* Represent clients in competition and antitrust litigation before the English courts
* Act for companies and financial institutions under investigation by UK and European competition regulators
* Advise on standalone and follow-on litigation, including cartel damages claims and market dominance disputes
* Assist with appeals, judicial review, and regulatory challenges
* Work closely with high-profile clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
* Collaborate with international teams to provide strategic, commercially driven legal advice
What We’re Looking For
* 1-4 years’ PQE in competition litigation from a leading law firm
* Strong experience in competition disputes, antitrust investigations, and regulatory challenges
* English or common law qualification
* Exceptional technical skills and legal analysis
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
* Strong client focus and a commercial mindset
* Experience with complex, multi-jurisdictional cases is highly desirable
Why Join?
* Work on landmark competition cases with a globally renowned firm
* Collaborate with market-leading partners and a high-calibre team
* Gain exposure to high-value, precedent-setting disputes
* Competitive US salary and strong career progression opportunities
* Work in a collegiate, high-performance culture
How to Apply
For more information, please contact James Cockerill at +44 7930 527 642 or send your CV and degree transcripts to james@montgomeryadvisory.co.uk.
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