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Our attorneys handle matters involving UK/EU and other non-U.S. antitrust cartel and merger control laws as well as a wide range of other UK/EU competition. Skadden is one of the most successful American law firms to have established a combined U.S. and European capability in Europe developing local practices across key European jurisdictions. Our European practice extends across five offices operating as an integrated practice group without office or jurisdictional boundaries. This approach is a critical part of our competitive advantage in Europe.
In 2021 Skadden was named European Competition Team of the Year at The Lawyer European Awards which celebrate excellence across the European legal 2020 Benchmark Litigation named Skadden the European Competition Firm of the 2019 Skadden was recognized as Competition Team of the Year by Legal Business.
We also were named Transatlantic Antitrust Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2019 and 2018 Transatlantic Legal Awards. Our antitrust/competition team has 9 attorneys listed in Whos Who Legal: Competition at all levels of seniority: partner counsel and associate.
We are a growing practice in London and part of the wider global antitrust team. The group focuses on high value complex UK/EU Antitrust and UK/EU Competition cases. We encourage associates to do their own advocacy where possible and to take responsibility for their cases even at a junior level.
The new hire will join the Competition and Antitrust group. We are looking for an individual with 3 5 years relevant UK post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction) although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. The successful candidate will have strong experience in antitrust excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. They must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility. High level of academic achievement required.
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. As of 2024 the package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced Family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel Insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program Skadden Integration which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.
Skadden has a sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with on-the-job training and constructive real-time partner feedback. The formal training programme includes:
- Regular team meetings
- Regular corporate know-how meetings.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firms practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists QCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skaddens network of offices.
Pro bono
Skadden strongly encourages its lawyers to assist throughpro bonowork those individuals and groups unable to afford legal services. A number ofpro-bonoopportunities are also available to our lawyers through ourpro-bonoprogramme. We are affiliated to LawWorks a registered charity which suppliespro-bonoprojects to the firm.
Ahead of making your application if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of please contact Hannah Abidat directly on
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Manager
Employment Type
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