Associate - Antitrust Litigation
Role Overview
Join Freshfields’ London antitrust litigation team, working on UK court and Competition Appeal Tribunal matters.
The practice handles cartel damages, abuse of dominance, collective proceedings, class actions and globally coordinated competition litigation.
The role may also involve investigations, public-law and regulatory litigation, human-rights cases, broader commercial disputes and competition advisory work.
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Role overview
Join Freshfields’ London antitrust litigation team, working on UK court and Competition Appeal Tribunal matters.
The practice handles cartel damages, abuse of dominance, collective proceedings, class actions and globally coordinated competition litigation.
The role may also involve investigations, public-law and regulatory litigation, human-rights cases, broader commercial disputes and competition advisory work.
Key responsibilities
- Draft complex witness statements, expert reports, pleadings and correspondence to clients or opposing parties.
- Manage significant case processes, document reviews and disclosure projects, working toward lead-associate responsibility.
- Work with barristers, economists and other experts; attend settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements.
- Develop business plans and ideas, mentor junior lawyers, contribute to training, and build client and market relationships.
Key requirements
- Be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales or a common-law jurisdiction; 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience is ideal.
- Bring strong technical and commercial abilities, top-class academics, effective oral and written communication, and a tenacious, enthusiastic approach.
- Work effectively in a team, supervise junior lawyers or trainees, manage a challenging workload and provide excellent client service.
- Take an innovative approach to client work and business development, including confident use of approved AI technology and supervision of others using it.
- Contribute proactively to business development and knowledge management.
Practice context
The team works on high-profile competition litigation and is part of Freshfields’ global disputes and antitrust litigation practices.
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