Competition Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

SSQ (on behalf of a leading UK law firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London Area, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Circa 3-5 years' PQE, or equivalent relevant experience, in competition litigation; strong technical competition law and litigation experience; ability to provide practical, commercial legal advice.

Law Firm Job

SSQ is recruiting a Competition Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading UK law firm with a premier disputes practice in London. The role centers on complex, high-profile, and cross-border contentious competition matters within a growing and collaborative team.

• Circa 3-5 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) or equivalent relevant experience in competition litigation.
• Strong technical background in competition law and litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver practical, commercial legal advice.
• Strong commercial awareness and client management capabilities.

• Handle standalone and follow-on competition damages claims, as well as collective proceedings.
• Manage matters before the Competition Appeal Tribunal and the High Court.
• Handle both claimant and defendant-side competition litigation across domestic and international disputes.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and mentor junior team members, with exposure to broader commercial and banking disputes.

Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: Full-time, On-site (London Area, United Kingdom)