A global disputes-only law firm is currently seeking a Competition Disputes Associate to join its London office.
The firm looking for a high calibre competition litigator with excellent academics to join case teams in a
client-facing role. The right candidate should have competition law experience – previous exposure to
damages claims in the private enforcement of competition law is a huge plus.
Applicants should have strong legal project management skills and appetence, be a team-player and be
keen to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and
be comfortable with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills are valued and international
work is readily available.
Key Responsibilities
- To take an active role on a portfolio of cases with a focus on French clients, across industry sectors in the Competition Disputes practice. Contributing to strategic decision-making, as well as the day-to-day running of cases, are central to this role;
- Dealing with clients directly, external counsel, economists and funders;
- To manage day-to-day operations on mass-scale collective proceedings in various European jurisdictions and supervise a 5+ team of more junior associates and paralegals,
- To contribute to settlement negotiations, at all stages of the litigation;
- To engage actively in business development including working up new ideas for claims – particularly in France – and contributing thought leadership; and
- To contribute to the firms learning and development programme, including delivering training.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
As a specialist disputes only law firm, it recruits lawyers who share commitment to delivering top quality legal advice. Excellent academics and relevant work experience are important – but so is becoming
an active part of personable, inclusive, and supportive work environment. The firm also recognises that a dynamic workforce is key in tackling modern legal challenges.
Candidates will have:
- French qualified;
- Proven experience in competition law;
- Strong experience managing large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholders; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Beneficial attributes
- Fluent French speaking;
- Pure competition litigation experience;
- Experience of collective claims and/or group litigation;
- Experience of acting for claimants in litigation;
- Experience of litigation funding; and
- Experience of working in international teams.
