Competition PSL - 12-month FTC

Our client, a heavyweight international City aw firm is seeking a Competition Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. This role can be on a full-time or part-time basis (four days per week).

About our client:

• A leading international law firm with an impressive global footprint.
• Recognised in top-tier rankings of major legal directories.
• Known for handling high-profile, complex competition matters such as strategic merger control and regulatory investigations.
• Renowned for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with accolades for social mobility, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and working family policies.

About the role:

• Join the London-based Competition Practice which is ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
• Work closely with the global knowhow team to support fee-earners across the firm’s competition department.
• Key responsibilities:
• Monitor and identify key legal, regulatory, and commercial developments.
• Produce and update client publications, precedents, and training materials.
• Curate and develop innovative ways to capture and share knowhow.
• Organise and deliver training sessions for lawyers in the UK and globally.
• Respond to legal queries and supervise knowhow paralegals on specific tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 6 years’ PQE in competition law, either as a fee-earner or PSL, and a passion for delivering high-quality knowhow support.
• Excellent drafting and legal analysis skills.
• Ability to synthesise and present legal developments clearly.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience in knowledge management and delivering training.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary above market rate with a fantastic benefits package.
• Be part of a world-leading firm known for inclusivity, collaboration, and a commitment to career development.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility after the initial onboarding period.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply now!