Associate/Senior Associate – Competition, Foreign Investment & Trade

We are looking for a qualified solicitor (England and Wales) with an enthusiasm for competition law, who has 2 – 4 years' experience of working on a range of significant UK and/or EU competition law matters, and is keen to work on high quality instructions within a supportive team environment. An EU legal qualification, and/or an interest in trade, customs, and sanctions issues would be useful, but is not essential.

Our award-winning Competition, Foreign Investment & Trade ("CFIT") team receives high quality instructions from a diverse client base and provides clear advice on complex issues. The team advises national and international clients on a broad range of areas, including:

• Merger control
• NSIA / FDI issues
• Competition investigations (including dawn raid support)
• Market investigations
• The interface between competition law and IP
• Distribution and licensing arrangements
• Subsidy control and State aid
• Trade, customs, and sanctions

We work closely with colleagues across the wider firm and its international offices, including within our award-winning IP, Corporate, and Real Estate teams. Recent instructions have included advising on high-profile transactions, foreign direct investment clearances, and competition investigations, as well as market studies and distribution arrangements.

Team members have direct contact with clients and are encouraged to expand their internal and external networks, including by participating in sector-aligned business development activities, social events, and client-focused events. In addition to providing outstanding client service, we offer an inclusive and supportive environment, with a commitment to professional development, regular training sessions, 1-to-1 feedback and mentoring, and individually mapped pathways for career progression. We also support post-graduate qualifications in competition law to deepen knowledge and understanding.

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent)
• 2 – 4 years' PQE in UK and/or EU competition law
• Experience across a range of significant competition law matters
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for competition law and a commitment to high-quality client service