Competition/Antitrust Solicitor Jobs in London, London, United Kingdom

Job Title	Solicitor
Experience	3-5 Years
Description	Linklaters EU / Competition Associate Ref LKUK1236 Country United Kingdom Office London Dept./Practice Group Competition/antitrust Job Type Legal Practice Group Overview The EU Competition group consists of dedicated lawyers working across Europe, the US, South America and the developing competition regimes of Asia. They provide clients with expert, commercial advice on their most complex national, EU and global antitrust matters. The multi-national and multi-lingual nature of the team will allow a successful candidate to understand the national policy concerns that shape global competition policy and to maintain strong relationships with authorities and enforcement agencies across the globe. Linklaters' unrivalled competition law expertise covers merger control, cartels and dawn raids, competition litigation, market and sector investigations, abuse of dominance, state aid, public procurement and utilities regulation. Key Responsibilities and Challenges Technical Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate Research, due diligence and information management Drafting and reviewing documentation, demonstrating familiarity with precedents and market standards Client Relationship Management Taking a lead role in advising the client under appropriate supervision Providing commercial and legal advice to the client Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors. Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and anticipate potential problems Management Supervising teams and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives Effective organisation of documentation and project plans Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other's participation Business Development Networking with client to capitalise on new business opportunities Contributing to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep Training Delivering practice specific training to develop junior associates Coaching less experienced associates and trainees Regularly giving and seeking clear performance feedback to/from others Skills & Characteristics required Experience · Ideally 3-5 years post qualification experience in the EU / Competition field · You will have a broad range of experience and a keen interest in aspects of Competition law Skills · Exceptional networking skills · Organisational skills · Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure · Ability to influence using appropriate techniques Characteristics · Innovative and practical · Team player · Proactive · Commercially minded · Motivates others How to Apply Please apply online, attaching your CV (and academic transcript) to the application form. Competitive remuneration package offered. This role will be open from 22 May until 23 Aug 2012. Additional Information A band of PQE as advertised on a role does not intend to preclude applications from those candidates that may have more or less PQE. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to how long we would expect a qualified lawyer to have practised so as to have gained the necessary skills for the role as described. The firm operates as a meritocracy and, therefore, selection for recruitment is on merit, irrespective of race, colour, age, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. This assumes that the applicants are fit and able to undertake the job. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded in writing at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment, selection and dealing with the public are provided with training and guidance in administering equal opportunities. Qualification and
City	London
State	London
Practice Area	Competition/Antitrust
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Linklaters
Country	United Kingdom