Competition Lawyer (Interim)

Competition Lawyer – FS Client. 12 month assignment. 2+ PQE.

We are currently working with a market leading ALSP which is seeking to appoint a Competition Lawyer to support a major financial services client on a 12-month assignment, commencing in late August/early September.

This opportunity is ideally suited to Lawyers with upwards of 2 years’ PQE. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week in the office in London.

The successful lawyer will become an integral part of the client's in-house legal team, advising on a broad range of competition and antitrust matters across commercial and strategic initiatives. The work will be varied and business-facing, offering regular interaction with senior stakeholders, regulators and key decision-makers.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

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• Advising on day-to-day competition and antitrust matters across commercial projects and contractual arrangements
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• Providing strategic competition law advice on business and industry initiatives
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• Engaging directly with regulators and supporting regulatory enquiries where required
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• Assisting with reporting and updates to senior leadership, including Executive Committees and Boards
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• Maintaining and enhancing the organisation's competition compliance framework
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• Delivering face-to-face competition law training to business stakeholders
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• Drafting guidance notes, undertaking risk assessments and promoting best practice across the business
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Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:

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• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction such as Australia or New Zealand
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• Upwards of 2 years’ PQE in handling a range of competition law matters
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• Strong technical grounding gained within a recognised private practice or in-house legal team
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• Experience advising clients within the financial services sector would be advantageous, although not essential
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• Confidence working directly with regulators and senior internal stakeholders
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercially focused legal advice
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• Availability to commence the assignment in late August or early September
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A competitive daily rate is on offer.

This represents an excellent opportunity to join a high-calibre legal team, working on complex and strategically important competition matters within a notable financial services organisation.