Job Description
City: London
State: England
Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
Senior Competition Lawyer (8+ PQE) – 12-Month Contract (with strong potential to extend)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed Term – Initial 12 months
PQE: 8+ years
Start Date: ASAP
A highly regarded prestigious London law firm with a standout reputation in group litigation and competition damages claims is looking to appoint a Senior Competition Litigator (8+ PQE) to join its specialist team on a 12-month contract , with strong potential for extension.
You’ll be working closely with two of the firm’s most senior partners on a major and widely publicised competition damages case , representing a substantial group of claimants in a matter currently progressing through the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) . The case arises from a significant cartel decision by the European Commission, and the firm is acting as lead solicitor in the collective action.
The Opportunity:
- Lead on a high-profile and significant competition claim involving complex legal and strategic issues
- Engage directly with top-tier partners, counsel, economists, and experts
- Work within a close-knit, highly collegiate litigation team
- Join a firm known for its successful track record in collective redress and group actions
- Benefit from flexible, hybrid working and a supportive environment
What they’re looking for:
- A minimum of 8 years’ PQE with significant experience in competition litigation
- Strong familiarity with CAT procedure and competition damages claims
- Experience acting in large group claims or collective actions is highly desirable
- Ability to manage high-value, document-heavy disputes with minimal supervision
- Excellent litigation, drafting, and case strategy skills
Who this might suit:
- A senior competition litigator looking for a high-impact interim role
- A contractor with previous CAT experience seeking a new challenge
- A disputes lawyer with a strong academic profile and a keen interest in cartel-related work
This is an excellent chance to be part of a landmark case at a firm that consistently punches above its weight in the group litigation space.
For more details or a confidential discussion, please apply now.
Alternatively, feel free to get in touch with Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for more information.
