Associate, Brussels · Magic Circle Firm

A Magic Circle firm is hiring for its Brussels office to develop EU competition law expertise. Associates begin with substantive assignments on sophisticated matters, collaborating with experienced lawyers and receiving significant responsibility from day one. You'll contribute meaningfully to deals and transactions, not simply execute instructions. The firm values problem-solving and independent thinking across all seniority levels.

The work:

• Handle substantive competition law matters and EU antitrust transactions
• Collaborate with experienced lawyers in team-based matter structures
• Engage in client interactions and legal problem-solving throughout your assignments
• Assume meaningful responsibility for significant aspects of matters

What they're looking for:

• LL.M from a leading US or UK law school with at least 1 year of competition law experience; or 2 years of relevant experience without an LL.M
• Qualified or on a clear qualification path in an EU member state
• Strong academic credentials
• Fluent English, written and spoken