Competition Associate (Merger Control)

Overview

A leading Magic Circle law firm is seeking a Competition Associate to join its top-tier London competition practice. The team is widely recognised for its strength in complex merger control, antitrust investigations and high-profile cross-border matters.

This role is focused on maintaining team depth within a high-performing practice and is ideally suited to a 2–3 PQE associate with strong merger control experience gained at a leading competition firm.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on UK and EU merger control filings and related regulatory strategy.
• Support complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions requiring coordinated antitrust approvals.
• Work closely with corporate and M&A teams on competition aspects of major transactions.
• Assist on behavioural and structural remedy negotiations where required.
• Engage with regulators and manage regulatory timetables as part of transaction execution.

.About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (other common law qualifications considered).
• 2–3 years’ PQE with strong merger control experience gained at a top-tier competition practice.
• Solid understanding of UK and EU competition regimes.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions.
• Technically strong, commercially aware and confident managing workstreams.
• Motivated to operate within a high-performance, elite environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation positioned at the upper end of the London market outside US firms.
• NQ reference salary approximately £150,000.
• Performance-related bonus structure commencing at 1,750 billable hours.
• Opportunity to join a Tier 1 competition team within a Magic Circle platform.
• Exposure to complex and high-profile merger control matters.
• Strong integration with leading corporate and M&A practices.
• High-quality training and long-term career progression within a market-leading team.

Ready to take the next step?

• Two-stage interview process with partners.

If you are a Competition Associate with strong merger control experience seeking a move to a top-tier platform, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.