EU Antitrust Knowledge Lawyer

Job title:

EU Antitrust Knowledge Lawyer

Company

A&O Shearman

Job description

We are looking for a 4-5 PQE EU Antitrust Knowledge Lawyer to join our Brussels office. Your role will be to work with the other Antitrust Knowledge Lawyers (based in the U.K.) to provide the Group and its clients with up-to-date technical knowledge across the full range of antitrust areas.RoleAs an EU Antitrust Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in A&O Shearman’s ambition to become the go-to firm for antitrust-related matters. You will closely monitor legal developments, primarily in the EU but with a strong view of global trends and developments. As part of the knowledge team, your role will be truly critical in assessing the relevance and interpreting the implications of developments for our teams, clients, and markets. On that basis, you will ignite and drive pan-European initiatives, ranging from client-facing webinars and publications, to training and other legal work products for internal use. You will also provide support to lawyers throughout the A&O Shearman network on antitrust matters, working closely with the other Antitrust Knowledge Lawyers. We would also expect the Knowledge Lawyer to be well connected to relevant bodies outside the firm.Key tasks and responsibilities of the Antitrust Knowledge Lawyer are:

• To lead the strategic thinking at EU level, in terms of developing internal know-how materials and client publications/thought-leadership reports
• To bring our internal know-how to the EU market, including but not limited to preparing and presenting client trainings/workshops/webinars, and bridging internal know-how and marketing initiatives
• To liaise closely with Business Development and clients, contributing ideas and enhancing marketing materials by providing expertise on market or legal developments
• To serve as the internal contact person for current insights including legislative changes and forecasts. This responsibility extends to a proactive evaluation of legal developments impacting the Antitrust Group and other practice groups within the firm as well as delivering internal trainings on these developments
• To interact across offices and practice groups on antitrust questions such as queries from fee-earners and knowledge lawyers in other areas of the firm, providing a unified response to client-centric issues through knowledge materials for clients and internal teams alike
• To drive a collaborative approach within the A&O Shearman network throughout and beyond the EU offices
• To develop and contribute to legal tech initiatives

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the European Union/U.K. with minimum 4-5 years’ experience post-qualification in private practice
• Strong technical knowledge of antitrust law with a significant EU-level focus, plus knowledge of global and regional developments
• Will have worked successfully as a lawyer or Knowledge Lawyer in a leading law firm, large corporate organisation or in government departments or NGOs
• Excellent academic credentials
• Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
• Sound experience of working with senior management within a complex international organisation
• Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building and developing strong (internal and external) client relationships
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to deal effectively with competing priorities
• Very good command of Microsoft Office, in particular PowerPoint
• Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment
• A person who enjoys both the operational and strategic sides of this role and shows great flexibility and resilience
• A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility in the organisation and act as a trusted adviser to fee-earners
• Native or near-native English speaker, preferably with strong knowledge of at least one other major EU language

CompanyA&O Shearman is global industry-leading law firm with 48 offices in 29 countries. We are a partner and trusted advisor to some of the world’s most sophisticated companies, governments and financial institutions. With the combined strengths of our legacy firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, we offer unmatched global breadth and depth, a forward-thinking perspective on the future and a one-firm culture of excellence to achieve unparallelled outcomes for our clients and for each other.We’re at the start of an exciting journey, and this offers exceptional opportunities for our people. Whether you’re helping clients solve their most complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel – whether you’re starting out, or taking the next step in your career.With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. And we nurture an environment and ways of working that promote positive wellbeing.We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Your unique perspective, attributes and experiences are valued here and we invite you to bring your whole self to work.What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best, we ask for the best of you, and we support you to achieve your potential. And together we excel.Company info Website Telephone 0203 088 0000 Location One Bishops Square
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Location

Brussel

Job date

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:43:57 GMT

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