Senior Associate (European Competition practice)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a prestigious global consulting firm seeking a Senior Associate to join their European Competition practice in London. Our client specialises in providing economic expertise on competition policy, mergers, regulatory proceedings, and antitrust matters across Europe. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant, high-profile competition cases alongside senior economists and legal advisors.

Candidates will rapidly assume genuine responsibility, contributing both conceptual and practical input to complex case work. You'll play a key role in shaping some of the largest competition matters in Europe, working directly with Vice Presidents and senior staff on merger control proceedings, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance cases, and damages estimation.

Responsibilities

• Provide economic analysis and support on competition law matters including mergers, restrictive agreements, and state aid investigations
• Assist senior staff with quantitative and qualitative analysis using large datasets and econometric techniques
• Contribute to the development of case strategy and economic arguments for regulatory proceedings
• Conduct empirical research and statistical analysis relevant to competition cases
• Prepare written materials and presentations for clients, legal teams, and competition authorities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across European offices
• Support business development activities and contribute to thought leadership initiatives

What We're Looking For

• PhD/DPhil in economics from a well-regarded institution with strong microeconomics foundation, preferably specialising in empirical work with large datasets, Industrial Organisation, or econometrics, plus up to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Alternatively, exceptional Master's degree in economics with 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• Professional experience in consulting, business, or with a competition authority strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of economic concepts, competition policy, and regulatory frameworks
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English
• High level of initiative, leadership capability, and independent judgment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise across multiple projects
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners exclusively with leading organisations to identify exceptional candidates. Here's our process:

• Submit your application through the Get A Job.ai platform, including your CV, covering letter describing your interest in competition economics, and optionally a writing sample and transcripts
• Our specialist recruiter will screen your application and conduct an initial interview
• Qualified candidates are presented directly to our client for consideration
• We coordinate the interview process and provide guidance throughout
• Please do not contact the client directly; all communication should go through Get A Job.ai

The position is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, expecting 3-4 days per week in the office. This is a permanent, full-time role.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with the market for senior economic consultants in London.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.