I am working alongside a global law firm whose Competition, EU, and Trade team are seeking an Associate (NQ - 5 years PQE) to join them within their London office.
The Team:
* The Competition, EU, and Trade team provides strategic advice and representation on national and global matters in all areas of competition and international trade law, as well as foreign investment controls.
* Their team regularly handles complex behavioural and investigatory work (civil and criminal) and any ensuing litigation.
* Their areas of expertise include: Cartel investigations; Merger control and joint ventures; Distribution arrangements; Export control and sanctions; International trade law proceedings and negotiations; National regulation of foreign investment (including CFIUS reviews); State aid and EU funding issues; Procurement challenges; Anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations; and Wider EU law and regulatory compliance issues.
The Role:
* The firm are looking for an ambitious individual to join their Competition, EU, and Trade team as an experienced competition and trade lawyer. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to their ambitious growth plans by capitalising on increasing opportunities from their international client base.
* Key responsibilities include: Managing relationships with key clients and mandates; Collaborating with UK competition partners and partners in non-UK offices; Working on a variety of complex, high-value competition and international trade matters; and Taking an active role in business development and helping to expand the client base.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven ability to work independently on complex competition and international trade matters.
* Experience handling a range of competition and trade issues, with direct exposure to clients, counsel, and experts.
* Familiarity with business development activities and a strong ambition to grow this aspect of the role.
If you are a Newly Qualified Solicitor (or due to qualify) with a genuine interest in Competition, EU and Trade law, contact me on the below for a confidential chat, where I will be happy to disclose further information on the opportunity:
07441473231
abigail@douglas-scott.co.uk