Associate Competition Law

As part of our market leading global team, candidates will enjoy a high-quality range of work as well as taking day to day responsibility for the full range of competition matters including:

• advising our clients on merger control matters;
• representing clients before the regulators in antitrust investigations, appeals and market studies;
• advising claimants and defendants in competition litigation;
• advising on State Aid matters;
• advising on all aspects of behavioural and commercial competition law;
• working closely with the wider international DLA Piper competition team and with clients as a trusted business partner; and
• taking a proactive approach to business development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction;
• have 3 - 5 years of strong antitrust and competition experience gained at a leading law firm;
• have multi-disciplinary experience, including investigations, behavioural and merger control work;
• be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to clients;
• have experience working across jurisdictions and advising international clients;
• working-level non-English language skills are highly desirable, though not essential;
• be capable of building and developing their own network of internal and external contacts;
• draft documents using a commercial, client focussed style;
• comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations;
• comply with the firm's systems, policies and procedures in all matters - including compliance, financial systems and time recording; and
• know and understand how to best utilise information and research resources.

• a values-based approach – the candidate should be bold, supportive, collaborative and exceptional; 
• commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news; 
• excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working;
• a proactive, self-driven, entrepreneurial and innovative outlook; 
• provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients;
• understands positive client support; 
• creates confidence in the team and the firm;
• works co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge;
• manages time effectively and efficiently;
• seeks to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targets;
• takes ownership for achieving agreed objectives;
• recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business;
• builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts;
• develops and awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute;
• maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure; and
• exhibits behaviour consistent with the firm's values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity

• You will be part of a well-integrated team, renowned in the field of competition law, working on Belgian and international complex files 
• You will find yourself in a very stimulating working environment in a young and dynamic team 
• A challenging position in which you can cooperate with other departments 
• An environment with a focus on training and development, such as specific training programmes as well as professional training in communication, IT skills, management and business development skills
• An office that offers career opportunities, together with a very competitive and attractive remuneration package
• Working from the Brussels office, with the possibility of working from home