Global Law Firm . Competition Law. Senior Associate/Legal Director (5+PQE). London. This global law has 600+ lawyers working across their offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, with deep, sector-focused expertise. They are known for their ability in solving complex legal issues within the construction, aviation, or shipping industries, or providing advice across insurance, commodities, and energy.. In London, the Corporate and Commercial team comprises 6 Partners, 8 Associates and 2 Trainees. As true industry specialists, the team work collaboratively across borders to provide solutions throughout the energy chain within governments, regulators, national and international oil companies, service contractors, utilities, investors, financiers and insurers. Their experience extends across every stage of the energy chain within dispute resolution, M&A, joint ventures, infrastructure and projects, trading, and insurance.. The team are looking for an individual with strong Competition Law experience to join their Competition practice, sitting within the Corporate & Commercial group. The role will involve advising clients across a range of sectors on contentious and non-contentious competition law matters, collaborating with existing teams of lawyers to support clients across the maritime, commodities, aviation, and insurance sectors. The ideal candidate is likely to be a Senior Associate or Legal Director, who possesses the drive and ambition to secure promotion to partnership within the next three years.. Key responsibilities. * Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to clients on all aspects of competition law, including antitrust, merger control, state aid, public procurement, and regulatory compliance.. * Manage complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects, involving coordination with other HFW offices and external counsel.. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients and identify and pursue new business opportunities.. * Contribute to the development and promotion of the Competition Law practice, including through thought leadership, publications, seminars, and client events.. * Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees, providing feedback and guidance on their work.. * Work collaboratively and effectively with other teams and practice groups within the firm. Key skills & experience required. * Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction. Alternatively, willing to relocate to the UK and qualify within a reasonable time.. * At least five years of post-qualification experience in competition law, preferably in a leading law firm or a competition authority.. * Excellent knowledge and understanding of EU and UK competition law and practice, and familiarity with other key jurisdictions.. * Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, and ability to deliver clear and practical advice.. * Proven track record of managing complex and multi-jurisdictional cases and projects, and meeting deadlines and budgets.. * Business development and client relationship skills, and ability to generate new work and. cross-sell.. * Team player, with leadership potential and ambition to progress to partnership.. * Sector-focused approach, and interest and experience in working with clients in the maritime, commodities, aviation and insurance sectors, or other relevant sectors.. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Competition Law opportunities with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.