Junior Associate – Antitrust (up to 2 years' PQE)

About the role

Freshfields Brussels is recruiting junior lawyers of up to 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 contributes to the wider success of the global Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) team through business development and knowledge management. Applications are also considered from trainees close to qualification in their home jurisdiction.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze competition law and commercial issues to advise clients
• Develop merger clearance strategies, including drafting and negotiating transaction and other contract documents
• Engage with competition authorities and courts, including drafting submissions
• Take part in business development and client events

Required profile

• Top-class academic qualifications, preferably including an LL.M.
• Prior experience or strong interest in competition and trade law
• Fluent English and excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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
• Work in an international, collegial environment delivering complex legal solutions
• Cross-border, cross-functional teamwork
• An agile working framework
• Dedicated training and mentoring programmes