Antitrust/Merger Control Lawyer - Associate (2–4 PQE)
8 days ago
City of London
Antitrust / Merger Control Associate (2–4 PQE) – London An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2–3 PQE Antitrust Associate to join a market-leading, Magic Circle law firm in London, renowned for advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional merger control and regulatory matters. The team works on high-profile transactions across sectors such as TMT, life sciences, and financial services, advising on Phase I and Phase II reviews, remedies design, and foreign investment issues. Clients include major global corporates and private equity sponsors. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where associates gain significant responsibility early on, working closely with partners on strategic, cross-border deals. The work is varied and intellectually challenging – from merger filings to advising on regulatory risk in transformative transactions. Key Requirements: • UK-qualified lawyer with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience, • Strong academic background, • Solid grounding in antitrust/competition law, ideally with exposure to merger control and CMA/EC filings, • Experience at a leading international or US law firm preferred, • Commercially astute, proactive, and eager to develop within a top-tier team What Makes This Role Stand Out: • High level of partner access and mentorship, • Collegial, ambitious team culture, • Opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions with global impact, • Exposure to cutting-edge regulatory issues and remedies strategy Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root via or message directly on LinkedIn.