About the job
About the Role
As a Trainee Lawyer, you will become an integral part of the EU & Competition section. This team consists of six dedicated lawyers who collaborate closely and enjoy their work. The section possesses extensive expertise in various aspects of European law, with a particular focus on: European Competition Law, Procurement Law, and Competition Litigation. Our lawyers and legal assistants work as a cohesive team, characterized by high-level expertise and a friendly, open culture.
The focus of your work as a Trainee Lawyer will primarily involve litigation and advisory roles related to competition and procurement law. This combination offers you a diverse experience and the opportunity to develop within engaging procedures and complex advisory cases. You will provide advice to companies to ensure their operations comply with competition law regulations, including guidance on cooperation agreements, distribution contracts, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, you will assist businesses in investigations conducted by the Authority for Consumers and Markets or the European Commission, as well as in resulting procedures. In procurement law cases, you will support companies in (preliminary injunction) proceedings related to tenders and assist market participants in preparing bids prior to a tender. You will perform these tasks both independently and collaboratively, cooperating within the section and across other sections in the firm.
In this position, you will receive active mentorship from experienced lawyers while also being encouraged to take on responsibilities quickly. You will be challenged to develop yourself and achieve your best potential!
