Competition Lawyer - US Tier 1 Law Firm

Job description

Competition Lawyer

London | 2-4 PQE | Leading US Law Firm | £220k - £250k + Bonuses of circa 50k+ per annum

We are working with a highly regarded US City law firm seeking a talented Competition Lawyer ( 2 – 4PQE) to join this market-leading London US firm.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the City’s preeminent specialist Competition practices.

The Role

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the team is looking to recruit a specialist Competition lawyer to advise and have experience in the following:

• EU and UK merger control;
• Experience in all areas of antitrusts;
• Article 101/Chapter 1 cases (e.g., cartel investigations);
• Abuse of dominance (Article 102/Chapter 2);
• Competition litigation.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you will have:

• 2-4 years PQE of dealing with competition matters
• Previous experience of working within a London US law firm or Magic Circle practice
• Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly
• A high level of oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to quickly establish relationships at all levels
• Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities
• A commercial and pragmatic outlook
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.

This is a superb opportunity to join a top-tier team offering genuine responsibility, high-quality work and excellent long-term career prospects in the London market.

For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or for a confidential discussion then please do contact Craig Heywood Director at CapeClarke - 07990068183

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

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