Senior Competition Lawyer – 12-month Contract (City law firm)
Posted 1 week ago by The Stephen James Partnership
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Competition Lawyer involves providing strategic legal support for multiple group claims, focusing on Competition Law and group litigation. The position requires managing complex legal dynamics and advising on litigation strategies while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in Competition Law and a proven track record in managing high-profile claims. This is a high-impact role within a city law firm for an experienced legal professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating legal strategy for group claims.
- Providing expert legal advice on Competition Law and litigation matters.
- Managing communications with claimants, funders, counsel, and internal teams.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and correspondence.
- Liaising with external legal teams, regulators, and courts as required.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Supporting internal reporting and governance processes.
Key Skills:
- England and Wales qualified.
- A legal qualification as a Solicitor or Counsel, with at least 8 years’ PQE.
- Extensive experience in Competition Law and group litigation.
- A proven track record managing large-scale, high-profile claims.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently and deliver strategic legal input at a senior level.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
About the job
Are you a senior legal professional with deep expertise in Competition Law and group litigation? Are you looking for a high-impact role advising on complex, high-profile legal claims?
The Role
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to provide strategic support for multiple group claims. This position involves managing complex legal and stakeholder dynamics and advising on all aspects of Competition Law and group litigation strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating legal strategy for group claims.
- Providing expert legal advice on Competition Law and litigation matters.
- Managing communications with claimants, funders, counsel, and internal teams.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and correspondence.
- Liaising with external legal teams, regulators, and courts as required.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Supporting internal reporting and governance processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- England and Wales qualified.
- A legal qualification as a Solicitor or Counsel, with at least 8 years’ PQE (happy to consider outside of this).
- Extensive experience in Competition Law and group litigation.
- A proven track record managing large-scale, high-profile claims.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently and deliver strategic legal input at a senior level.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary. Opportunity to work on complex, high-value litigation matters. Flexible working arrangements.
Contact luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk for more details