EU Competition NQ Lawyer - Edinburgh

Competition/ EU - Private Practice

Ref: 461 Date Posted: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Top tier international law firm are looking to hire a junior EU/ Competition & Trade Lawyer- this role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Birmingham.

Overview:

The Competition, EU & Trade Group is a leading team of specialists with strength in depth across all the key areas of competition law, merger control, competition litigation, consumer law, procurement, subsidies and international trade law. The team has a strong sector-focussed approach and have an outstanding portfolio of clients across the firm's key sectors including life sciences, financial services, energy, manufacturing, technology and infrastructure. The team aim to provide innovative, business-orientated solutions to clients, while operating within the ever-increasingly complex confines of regulation, especially in a post-Brexit environment.

Role Profile:

The team are looking to hire a junior lawyer from NQ to 3 PQE level and this role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Birmingham (remote-working options also available).

You will advise on procurement, subsidies and trade team but also to support the partners and associates nationally, and to advise in a range of sectors for a variety of clients (including central government, local authority, utilities, private sector and funders) on:
transactional procurement procedure support, input to procurement “structuring” within the applicable regulatory framework, procurement challenge work, provision of training to clients.
The role will also involve support in relation to advising clients on subsidy control in the UK and EU State aid rules in Northern Ireland and the EU. You will not work on competition law matters but will have an opportunity to work on international trade law (new UK trade remedies regime, WTO regime) which is a new area of growth for the team post-Brexit.

Candidate Requirements:

At newly qualified level, applicants will ideally have completed a seat in a procurement, subsidy control or competition team.
Additionally, you should have a good understanding of and genuine interest in procurement and subsidies law.
You must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and drafting skills.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with excellent career prospects and training and development.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Testimonials

I had the chance to know David during a selection process. He has proved himself a valuable supporter: very proactive and helpful, he has been reliable presence during the whole procedure. As a candidate, I felt reassured and personally backed (he answered my doubts and questions even during the weekend). Working with him was a successful experience.

Rachele MaterassiEU LawyerW.L. Gore

I had the opportunity to work with David whilst making a recent career move from trainee solicitor into a newly qualified position. David understood immediately what both my short term and long term objectives were and gave incredibly useful advice on the direction I should take to achieve those aims. David never tried to advocate positions out of convenience, and didn’t force me to pursue or consider roles that I wasn’t genuinely interested in. I was impressed that David really listened to what I was saying. This meant that only relevant opportunities were sent my way and I wasn’t inundated with irrelevant vacancies which can be frustrating. David was diligent throughout every stage in the recruitment process ensuring I had enough information to make the right decision at what is a daunting time in any legal career. The whole process was incredibly smooth and I really felt that I always had support and someone fighting my corner at all times! This helped to take the pressure off me and make everything easier. This coupled with the fact I found David very easy to talk to made everything less scary. David always made himself available to answer emails, calls and to chat things through. This flexibility was much appreciated as it meant I could have meaningful discussions out with office hours. I have no hesitation in recommending Thomson Legal Recruitment.

Aimee DoranSolicitor, Dentons LLP

I can’t recommend David highly enough. He has excellent knowledge of the legal industry and provided me with invaluable support prior to both of my interviews. David was very proactive and kept me fully updated throughout the process, in addition to ensuring I had settled in well once I had secured the position which I really appreciated.

Leanne HammellCommercial Solicitor, Pinsent Masons LLP

I would recommend David to any solicitor or legal professional for a number of reasons but the excellent support he provides throughout the application process is by far the best reason for me. Although I was looking for quite a specific role, I found David to be very helpful, informative and above all available when it came to the job market at any given time in multiple jurisdictions. I have only used Thomson Legal for a few months however, I have been successful in obtaining my ideal position and its is down to David’s knowledge of the Scottish (and international) legal markets that I am in the position I am today. I have thanked him personally for all of his help and I would recommend any to legal professional, the services on offer at Thomson Legal.

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