Competition Lawyer , Vialegis

Brussels, Belgium

Client: Covington & Burling LLP
Type: Full-time
Reference: VL/LAW/1464/15

This vacancy is being handled on an exclusive basis by Vialegis on behalf of its client Covington & Burling LLP. 

Candidates should not contact Covington & Burling LLP directly.

Vialegis (www.vialegis.be) is an international recruitment company, headquartered in Belgium, specialized in the recruitment of legal and tax profiles both for permanent and for temporary positions.

Short description

EEA qualified mid-level associate (2 to 5 years of experience) specializing in competition law, ideally with a focus on the life sciences and/or IT sector. Fluency in English is a must, any other language considered a plus.

Our Client

Covington & Burling LLP is a top tier international law firm founded in Washington DC, USA in 1919. Its EU competition department focuses on competition law and EU regulatory law and is one of the leading practices worldwide. Since opening in 1990, the Brussels office has brought excellence, creativity, and commercial acumen to the representation of clients all around Europe.

Covington’s EU Competition practice was named Best Competition and Antitrust Law Firm at the Belgian Legal Awards 2015 and is part of the Global Competition Review Elite Practices. The key distinguishing features of the practice include, among others, a multidisciplinary approach, expertise in competition issues facing new economy industries and effective and close working relationships with key officials.

Covington & Burling LLP is now seeking to strengthen its Brussels EU Competition team with a mid-level EEA qualified associate with relevant experience between 2 and 5 years and ideally a focus on the life sciences and/or IT sector.

Function

Together with a team of fifteen competition lawyers, you will handle complex, high-stakes cases across the full spectrum of cartels and restrictive agreements, mergers, joint ventures, distribution and other commercial arrangements, abuse of dominance, state aid and litigation. You will also provide one on one advice regarding competition issues in highly regulated sectors (e.g. life sciences and/or IT).

You will enjoy broad responsibilities, including frequent client contact, and you will get the opportunity to develop a specific expertise/sector knowledge.

Profile

• Law degree from an accredited law school with superior academic records;
• Qualification in an EEA country;
• Between 2 to 5 years of experience in competition law with an international law firm and/or a multinational company, with a particular focus on the life sciences and/or IT sector;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), any other language is considered an asset (preferably German or Spanish);
• Excellent legal, analytical, communication and organizational skills;
• Experience within the European Commission or the Courts is a plus;
• Proactive and pragmatic; team-player and outgoing.

Offer

Covington & Burling LLP offers you a unique opportunity to become part of a law firm with a strong brand name, which is still in full expansion. You will find yourself in a professional and challenging surrounding with a dynamic mix of cultures. You will join a talented, focused and enthusiastic team.

Covington & Burling LLP offers an attractive remuneration package in line with your competencies and experiences. In addition, the firm offers interesting career prospects.

React

Contact Julie Favril via e-mail or call confidentially on +32 (0)2 290 23 57. Please clearly indicate the reference number VL/LAW/1464/15.

Recruitment Licenses:
VG.1565/B (Flemish Region)
00077-405-20121019 (Brussels-Capital Region)
WRS-664 (Walloon Region)