Senior Associate, Competition Disputes

This role will have a predominant focus on contentious matters, in particular private enforcement and other competition disputes. It is part of a market leading competition litigation practice integrated within the Competition, Regulation and Trade group. Responsibilities include defending follow on, hybrid and stand alone claims across multiple jurisdictions and in collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, providing strategic advice on private enforcement risks, and assisting in the defence of damages actions in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal.

• Manage work to support optimal utilisation; act as lead lawyer, proactively manage and progress matters with partner oversight where appropriate.
• Lead and develop a team, delegating work, providing feedback to juniors, and communicating progress to supervisors and team members.
• Consult and offer solutions on technical client issues.
• Handle the billing process as required.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, providing prompt responses and progress updates.
• Support the firm and broaden networks: establish relationships across the global network, uphold the firm's values, contribute to corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion initiatives, mentor juniors, raise profile via external bodies, marketing/industry events, and internal training/pre precedent preparation.
• Ensure compliance with risk requirements, firm policies, relevant professional responsibilities and legislation, and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes.

• Six to eight years of post qualified experience in competition law, with willingness to consider candidates with less or more experience if they meet required competencies.
• Academic excellence: a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and first time passes of solicitors' examinations. Full academic details (grades, subjects, transcripts) must be provided.
• Hands on competition experience essential, including disputes in the High Court and/or the Competition Appeal Tribunal; experience with collective actions in the CAT is especially welcome.
• Self starter with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Willingness to supervise and develop Junior Associates and Trainees within the group.
• Personal leadership: takes initiative and ownership, embraces challenge, brings energy and drive.
• Technical capability: seeks growth opportunities and delivers value for clients.
• Collaborative: works as a team player, learns from and supports others.
• Legal project manager: plans and delivers outcomes efficiently.
• Client focused: enhances the client experience and builds relationships, innovating for the firm's future.

Full time. Location: London. Contract type: Permanent.

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