ACT Associate (from 2 years PQE onwards ) - Brussels

Join Freshfields’ Brussels ACT team to advise clients on competition and trade law in a global, cross‑border context. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address complex mandates, support business development, and contribute to knowledge management. The role involves handling transactions, drafting submissions, and training junior lawyers while managing client relationships. This is a chance to shape high‑stakes competition work in a truly international environment. Relocation to Brussels is required, offering a platform to impact clients and the firm’s global practice.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Advising clients on competition law and related commercial issues
• Drafting/negotiating transaction or other contract documents
• Drafting submissions to competition authorities and courts
• Managing transactions
• Managing client relationships
• Active participation in business development and client events
• Training and mentoring trainees/junior lawyers

Responsabilità

• Top‑class academic qualifications; LL.M. preferred
• Prior experience or strong interest in competition and trade law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluent in English; French an asset
• Team player, motivated, solution‑oriented
• Capable of handling a high workload and taking responsibility
• Proactive and committed to excellent client service
• Relocation to Brussels required

Requisiti fondamentali

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• International and collegial environment
• Cross‑border, cross‑functional teamwork
• Agile working framework
• Dedicated training and mentoring programs