Competition Lawyer

Job description

Our client, a prominent consumer-focused international business, is looking to appoint a commercially driven EU Competition Lawyer to join its expanding legal function. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-moving B2C environment where competition law plays a key role in shaping business strategy.

The Role

Partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will advise on a broad range of competition law matters across European markets. The role offers strong visibility and involvement in strategic, business-critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on EU competition law issues, particularly abuse of dominance and horizontal and vertical agreements
• Provide competition law support on M&A transactions, including risk assessment, merger control, and post-deal integration
• Design and roll out practical, commercially focused compliance programmes suited to a consumer-facing business
• Support on distribution models, pricing strategies, and commercial partnerships within a B2C framework
• Liaise with external counsel and, where relevant, competition authorities

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer (10 years+ PQE) with solid EU competition law experience, gained in private practice and/or in-house
• Strong expertise in abuse of dominance and agreements, ideally within a B2C or consumer-facing organisation
• Experience advising on M&A transactions from a competition law perspective
• Proven ability to implement effective compliance frameworks
• Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

If you have the skills described above and interested in discussing in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah - sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English