Junior Associate Competition

Description du poste

We are looking for a talented Junior Associate (1 to 3 years' experience) to join our growing Competition practice in Belgium.

You will be involved in a broad range of international competition law matters, including merger control, foreign direct investment (FDI) screening, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters, behavioral competition law, investigations and state aid matters.

Beyond the quality of the work, you would be joining a close-knit, supportive and ambitious team where collaboration, mentorship and having fun together are just as important as delivering excellent client service.

If you are looking for high-quality work, early responsibility and a great team to grow with, you might be the right fit for our team!

DLA Piper will invest in your long-term future to ensure you achieve your potential. This includes top-quality work, early responsibility, continuous development, and exposure to complex and high-profile matters within an international environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Junior Associate within the Competition team in our Brussels office, you will work on a wide range of competition law matters for multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, financial investors and public sector clients, both domestic and cross-border.

In collaboration with the Partner and senior lawyers, you will take on real responsibility early and develop your skills as a competition lawyer in an international environment.

Your role will involve:

• Assisting on merger control and foreign investment (FDI) filings before the European Commission and national authorities
• Advising on Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) matters
• Conducting legal research and preparing tailored competition law advice for clients
• Assisting clients in behavioural and commercial competition law matters
• Supporting clients in competition investigations, information requests and market inquiries
• Advising on state aid matters
• Coordinating with foreign counsel and other DLA Piper offices on multijurisdictional projects
• Drafting notifications, submissions, client memoranda and regulatory filings
• Collaborating closely with the team to discuss legal strategy and client solutions

About you


Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have/are:

• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in Belgium, or working towards qualification
• 1 to 3 years of experience in competition law
• Experience or strong interest in merger control, FDI, FSR, investigations and behavioural competition law
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• High work standards with a strong service orientation
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent legal skills and an analytical mind, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and efficiently manage complex matters
• Well organised, proactive, flexible, pragmatic, social and a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment
• Accuracy, confidentiality and punctuality are second nature to you
• Keen to develop a long-term career in competition law within a leading international law firm

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.


For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.


At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career. For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. 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.


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 agile working.


Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.