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About the Role

This role will have a predominant focus on contentious matters, in particular private enforcement and other competition disputes. We have a market-leading competition litigation practice integrated within the Competition, Regulation and Trade group. We have particular expertise in defending follow-on, hybrid and stand-alone claims across multiple jurisdictions and in collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal. This includes acting on many of the most complex recent and on-going cases in the UK, as well as providing expert strategic advice on private enforcement risks and the relationship with the public enforcement process. The role would involve assisting in the defence of damages actions in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal, and managing the response to multi-jurisdictional claims.

Responsibilities

Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate.
Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor and support juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents.
Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes.

Requirements

Between one and five years of post-qualified experience in this area (or less/more if competencies are met).
Academic excellence and an analytical mindset.
Hands-on competition experience is essential, including of competition disputes in the High Court and/or the Competition Appeal Tribunal (experience of collective actions in the CAT is particularly welcome).
Bright self-starters looking for a challenge.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
Willingness to supervise and develop Junior Associates and Trainees within the group.

Skills

Competition litigation
Private enforcement
Competition disputes
Merger control
Antitrust advice
Regulatory matters
State aid
Public procurement
WTO and international trade
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills

Location

London

Work Type

Full time
Permanent Contract

Experience Level

1-5 years post-qualified experience

Education Level

Academic excellence

About the Company

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core.
We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding.
We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.
As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be.
Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions.
We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you.
We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources.
And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.
This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.