Competition, Regulation and Trade; non-contentious​/mixed practice), Mid-level Associate

Competition, Regulation and Trade (non‑contentious / mixed practice), Mid‑level Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The Competition, Regulation and Trade group is consistently rated as one of the leading practices in its field. It operates across Europe (London, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Madrid & Paris), Asia and Australia, serving leading financial institutions, Fortune & FTSE companies, regulatory bodies and national governments.

• General competition (antitrust)
• Cartels and other behavioural investigations
• Merger control and foreign direct investment
• Competition litigation (private enforcement and appeals)
• Regulatory matters
• State aid, public procurement, WTO and trade

• Energy and natural resources
• Financial institutions
• Consumer goods
• Infrastructure, transport
• Manufacturing & industrials
• Pharmaceuticals
• Retail
• Telecoms, media & technology

• Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks; update supervising partner on progress.
• Build client relationships – provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates.
• Support the firm and others – build effective relationships, uphold firm values, and assist with preparation of legal precedents, articles and marketing materials.
• Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.

• Between 2‑5 years of post-qualified experience, preferably in a strong UK Competition practice.
• Consideration of candidates from transactional backgrounds or mixed transactional/dispute practices.
• Regulatory experience and experience of working on mergers desirable but not essential.
• Academic excellence – at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitor examinations passed first time. Include full academic details, grades, subjects and transcripts.
• Bright self‑starter, excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Strong legal skills: complex drafting, negotiation and project management; good people‑management and business‑development skills.
• Full understanding of law‑firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; ability to manage costs and budgets.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑level Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Legal Services