Competition PSL – 12-month FTC
Our client, a heavyweight international City aw firm is seeking a Competition Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. This role can be on a full-time or part-time basis (four days per week).
About our client:
- A leading international law firm with an impressive global footprint.
- Recognised in top-tier rankings of major legal directories.
- Known for handling high-profile, complex competition matters such as strategic merger control and regulatory investigations.
- Renowned for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with accolades for social mobility, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and working family policies.
About the role:
- Join the London-based Competition Practice which is ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
- Work closely with the global knowhow team to support fee-earners across the firm’s competition department.
- Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and identify key legal, regulatory, and commercial developments.
- Produce and update client publications, precedents, and training materials.
- Curate and develop innovative ways to capture and share knowhow.
- Organise and deliver training sessions for lawyers in the UK and globally.
- Respond to legal queries and supervise knowhow paralegals on specific tasks.
- The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 6 years‘ PQE in competition law, either as a fee-earner or PSL, and a passion for delivering high-quality knowhow support.
- Excellent drafting and legal analysis skills.
- Ability to synthesise and present legal developments clearly.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Experience in knowledge management and delivering training.
Why apply?
- Competitive salary above market rate with a fantastic benefits package.
- Be part of a world-leading firm known for inclusivity, collaboration, and a commitment to career development.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility after the initial onboarding period.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply now!
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