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Antitrust, Competition & Trade Associate – Edinburgh / Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates
East Lothian Council
1 month ago
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We are currently working on this interesting role with a well-known international law firm. The firm is seeking an ambitious Solicitor to join its growing Competition Team on a full-time basis. This position can be based in either the firm’s Edinburgh or Glasgow office.

The role offers a balanced mix of transactional, contentious, and advisory work. Associates take on high responsibility and client contact from day one, including business development and cross-border work with international offices and travel. The team seeks a balanced practice across its core areas, including mainstream antitrust compliance and investigations, trade work, public procurement, merger control, and subsidy control and regulation.

Interested candidates at the 2 to 8 years’ PQE level should ideally have training or experience in public procurement and competition law, along with a willingness to learn about subsidy control and the UK’s new subsidy control regime following Brexit.

This presents an outstanding opportunity for an individual seeking to advance their career within a vibrant, internationally-oriented competition team. Comprehensive training is provided. If this position could be of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Steph for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 16276)

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