Senior Competition Litigation Associate

About the role

A highly regarded specialist litigation practice is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate to join its growing competition litigation team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high‑profile competition disputes alongside leading practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, claimant‑side competition litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, court documents and other legal submissions.
• Conduct detailed legal research and strategic analysis.
• Coordinate workstreams and liaise directly with clients.
• Provide support to senior partners and contribute to business development.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or comparable common‑law jurisdiction with UK experience).
• 5+ years post‑qualification experience, primarily in competition litigation.
• Proven ability to manage matters and run workstreams autonomously.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Commercially minded with strong client‑management abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Work on leading competition litigation cases.
• Genuine responsibility and autonomy from an early stage.
• Direct access to experienced partners and senior lawyers.
• Collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture.
• Excellent career progression within a growing practice.
• Exposure to complex, high‑value, often international disputes.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.