We are currently recruiting for a Senior Lawyer to join DLA Piper's global competition team, to be based in Brussels, Belgium.
Whether our clients are engaging in M&A activity, implementing new commercial arrangements, dealing with regulators, are involved in State aid matters, or find themselves in a competition related dispute, the Brussels competition team advises across the full spectrum of competition law matters.
Main duties and responsibilities
As part of our market leading global team, candidates will enjoy a high-quality range of work as well as taking day to day responsibility for the full range of competition matters including:
- advising our clients on merger control matters
- advising on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), as well as on multijurisdictional foreign direct investment (FDI) matters
- representing clients before the European Commission and national regulators in competition law investigations and market studies
- advising on State Aid matters
- advising on all aspects of behavioural and commercial competition law
- working closely with the wider international DLA Piper competition team and with clients as a trusted business partner
- taking a proactive approach to business development opportunities
About you
We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. Candidates who have between 5 – 8 years’ experience are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role.
The ideal candidate will:
- be a qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction
- have strong competition law experience gained at a leading law firm
- have multi-disciplinary experience, including investigations, behavioural, merger control, FDI and FSR work
- be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to clients
- have experience working across jurisdictions and advising international clients
- be fluent in English. Being fluent in Dutch would be an asset
- be capable of building and developing their own network of internal and external contacts
- draft documents using a commercial, client focussed style
- comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations
- comply with the firm's systems, policies, and procedures in all matters - including compliance, financial systems and time recording
- know and understand how to best utilise information and research resources
Behavioural skills:
- a values-based approach – the candidate should be bold, supportive, collaborative and exceptional
- commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news
- excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working
- a proactive, self-driven, entrepreneurial and innovative outlook
- provide a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients
- understand positive client support
- create confidence in the team and the firm
- work co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge
- manage time effectively and efficiently
- seek to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targets
- take ownership for achieving agreed objectives
- recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
- take business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute
- maintain a controlled, objective, and flexible approach under pressure
- exhibit behaviour consistent with the firm's values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.
Agile Working
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
Pre-Engagement Screening
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.
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