Competition Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 11 May 2018
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2018
- Ref
- 13916044/001
- Contact
- Thomas Watson
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Competition / EU
- PQE Level
- 5-7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a great opportunity for a Competition lawyer to work in one of the most recognisable banks in the UK in their London HQ.
Client Details
An international bank with a strong presence in the UK.
Description
Reporting into the Head of Legal you will be responsible for the following:
- Developing, building out and managing the Company's competition law risk management framework, and day to day responsibility for the provision of legal advice;
- Providing legal and strategic advice on competition matters, including day to day responsibility around CMA/FCA/PSR and EU Commission investigations and market studies, reviewing and investigating where appropriate, dealing directly with regulators;
- Advising on and influencing competition-related financial regulation and policy and demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness and a proactive and strategic approach in provision of legal support on other high profile regulatory projects
- Working collaboratively with the business, risk, regulatory affairs and compliance teams to make a compelling contribution to the sustainable growth and success of the business
Profile
The successful candidate will be a UK qualified competition lawyer with some or all of the following experience:
- Technical excellence in all areas of EU and UK competition law;
- A sound understanding of processes and procedures of relevant competition authorities and regulators, their jurisdiction and authority and experience of dealing directly with such authorities and regulators;
- Experience of competition related applications relating to M&A activity;
- Experience of project management of competition-related investigations including dawn-raids and other investigations.
Job Offer
A competitive basic salary + excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus based on company performance.