Senior Associate European competition law
07/06/2022

Norton Rose Fulbright's global competition team comprises more than 180 attorneys and is on the top 10 Global Elite competition practice of the Global Competition Review (GCR) 2022.

Our Brussels office is a key part of our global competition practice and we work with companies and government organisations from around the world on national, EU and multijurisdictional matters. The office also advises in related areas such as public procurement, state aid and economic regulation.

Our team is characterized by a strong collegiate culture, excellent opportunities for training and career development and the chance to work with clients and colleagues in Brussels and from across our global network.

• Working with partners and senior lawyers, on a broad mix of work for international clients, both on standalone matters and in conjunction with parts of the team.
   
• Day-to-day client contact – the role requires the candidate to quickly establish good relationships with clients.
   
• Legal, business and market analysis.
   
• Drafting documents and giving clear written and oral advice.
   
• Supporting business developments activities.

• Lawyer duly registered with the Brussels Bar (or qualified with a bar in a Member State of the European Union);
   
• University degree including EU competition law;
   
• 5-6 years of professional experience practicing EU competition law;
   
• Excellent command of English;
   
• Outstanding analytical, drafting and communication skills;
   
• High levels of computer literacy and competence.

Additional language skills and experience in other jurisdictions are an advantage. We require an understanding of economic and international relationships as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.

Our business principles are Quality, Unity, and Integrity. The successful candidate will be expected consistently to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Show technical ability
• Contribute effectively at meetings
• Communicate effectively
• Organised and meeting deadlines
• Focus on performance enhancement
• Develop and maintain relationships
• Deliver excellent services
• Build strong reputation
• Actively contribute to the team
• Treat people with dignity and respect

As a lawyer in our law firm, you benefit not only from the early involvement in ongoing consulting mandates, but also from the possibility of international secondments and first-class training opportunities.