ACT Associate (Antitrust, Competition and Trade) - Brussels

About the role

Freshfields Brussels is recruiting qualified lawyers with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience to join its global antitrust practice. The team advises clients on competition, regulatory and trade law issues, many of which are cross-border or global, and also contributes to business development and knowledge management.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on competition law and commercial issues
• Draft and negotiate transaction and other contract documents
• Draft submissions to competition authorities and courts
• Manage transactions and client relationships
• Take part in business development and client events
• Train and manage trainees and junior lawyers

Required profile

• Top-class academic qualifications, preferably including an LL.M.
• Prior experience or strong interest in competition and trade law
• Fluent English; French is an asset
• Team player, motivated and solution-oriented, able to handle a challenging workload
• Proactive and committed to excellent client service
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels

What we offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• An international, collegial environment with cross-border, cross-functional teams
• An agile working framework
• Inclusive environment with dedicated training, including Freshfields' training and mentoring programmes