Job Description
Incredible opportunity for a Competition Disputes Lawyer in London.
- Highly regarded Silver Circle Firm
- Friendly and Collegiate Team
- Exceptional Client list
Our client’s Competition Disputes team remains a popular choice for blue chip clients in multiple jurisdictions.
The Team
The team has built a reputation of excellence and is entrusted in handling the largest, most high-profile competition disputes cases. They are a pioneer within their sector and have assisted in moulding the law through their work on landmark cases and their interaction with legislators.
The Role
The London office of this law firm is looking for an associate lawyers who are keen to work on contentious matters, in particular private enforcement and other competition cases. The role would involve – in addition to other matters – assisting in the defence of damages actions in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal, and managing the response to multi-jurisdictional claims.
Key areas of responsibility will include (but not limited to):
- Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate.
- Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
- Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor and support juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will have 2 - 5 years of PQE from a highly respected firm. They are willing to consider with less or more experience given they meet the other prerequisites. However, they cannot accept NQs for this position.
Our client will consider those who are more specialised looking to broaden skill set and very much open to Associates from Australia and New Zealand.
You will ideally also have:
- Excellent academic record - a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitors' examinations to have been passed first time. All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate.
- Hands-on competition experience is essential, including of competition disputes in the High Court and/or the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Excellent skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and agreements.
- A flexible approach and is a fast learner.
All candidates must be willing to supervise and develop Junior Associates and Trainees within the group.
Candidates MUST be a qualified solicitor.
Contact
For further information, please contact James Cockerill on +44 7930527642 or send your CV and degree transcripts to james@montgomeryadvisory.co.uk.
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