Senior/Managing Associate – Competition

Overview

In this role you will join TLT’s Competition, Regulatory & Trade team to advise on UK and international competition matters and broader regulatory issues. You will support merger control, investigations, disputes and compliance work while also handling National Security and Investment Act analyses. You will help develop the client base through targeted BD and client care. The role offers cross-office collaboration and flexible hybrid working across multiple UK offices. You’ll contribute to a high-profile, multidisciplinary practice within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• extensive benefits via flexible benefits scheme
• 25 days holiday (30 with length of service)
• private medical insurance
• fully flexible/hybrid working
• focus on work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of antitrust matters, including merger control, investigations, disputes, and behavioural advice; provide compliance training and related support
• Perform National Security and Investment Act analyses and notifications
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities; maintain and deepen client relationships through marketing and client care
• Share knowledge and supervise junior lawyers within a cross-office team

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law SocietyRegistered) or equivalent
• circa 5-10PQE (open to those outside range with demonstrated skills)
• Experience across two or more antitrust areas: merger control, investigations, disputes, compliance programs, behavioural advice, NSIA analyses/notifications, training
• Broader regulatory exposure (e.g., consumer protection investigations or Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act) or willingness to multi-skill
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Proven track record in business development and maintaining client relationships
• Ability to understand clients’ businesses and act in firm and client interests
• Commitment to collaboration and developing junior team members

• Excellent communication
• Client relationship management
• Team collaboration
• Antitrust / competition law
• Merger control
• Competition investigations

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