Junior Antitrust Investigations Support Analyst

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Brussels, Belgium

REPORTING TO: ANTITRUST INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT ANALYST 
POSITION: PERMANENT AND FULL TIME 
DEPARTMENT: ANTITRUST, COMPETITION AND TRADE 
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is one of the leading international law firms, with a total staff of approximately 5,000 people, working across 28 offices in 16 countries. We provide a comprehensive worldwide service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) group has more than 245 lawyers in 15 countries. Supported by our litigation practice, we advise clients across all sectors on the complete range of ACT issues. With a team of over 160 people working in the Brussels office and 20 different nationalities, we can say that we offer a truly international working environment.

Purpose of the role

The Junior Antitrust Investigations Support Analyst assists in the development of data management strategies in view of complex antitrust investigations and authorities requests for information, in particular designing and implementing databases for managing, sorting, indexing and abstracting large volumes of data produced in antitrust cases. He/she will be reporting to the Antitrust Investigations Support Analyst and assist in developing a data management strategy most suitable for the clients’ needs.

The role requires flexibility and might involve overtime, including weekend cover.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting in database set-up & administration

• Coordinating with lawyers to understand specific case requirements, researching available and suitable technology, database solutions and vendors;
• Overseeing the data collection process, whether done inhouse or outsourced to third party vendors;
• Supporting the set up of a database and user interface, in close coordination with the Antitrust Investigations Support Analyst, the lawyers to cater to specific client needs;
• Importing, converting and manipulating data using Microsoft Access (including use of complex queries and VBA) and/or other database packages;
• Generating reports and visualising data using Crystal Reports and/or other software packages;
• Assisting in monitoring quality of databases, interfaces and search engines;
• Assisting in managing server and processing capacity;
• Liaising with central IT on case-specific requirements including facilitation of technical fixes for in-house software.

Assisting in vendor administration

• Piloting, testing and evaluating new third party services and new in-house software solutions;
• Support maintenance and development of general commercial awareness of the evolving external marketplace both in terms of relevant systems and services;
• Attending specific trainings offered by third party vendors on their products.

Assisting in inhouse training and support

• Providing case specific end-user system training on databases, imaging, interfaces and any other appropriate IT system;
• Supporting to develop, document and implement best practices on document management, operating procedures, technology procurement and other aspects of antitrust investigations/litigation support.

Skills and competences

• Demonstrates service-mindedness, initiative, spots opportunities and takes ownership of tasks;
• Shows an aptitude for problem solving;
• Is comfortable working in a team and sensible to clients’ needs;
• Works with a high level of attention to detail;
• Is organised, pro-active, efficient, flexible, and not afraid to ask questions;
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including presentation skills;
• Works well under pressure and is able to cope with variable workloads and demanding deadlines;
• Is fluent in English and speaks at least one other language, preferably German.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with administration of investigations/litigation support systems (e.g. EnCase Forensics, Introspect, Relativity, Clearwell, Ringtail, Concordance, Summation, etc.) or alternatively, a degree in IT/ICT and a clear ability to master these systems quickly;
• Extensive IT skills, especially in Microsoft Access are required;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications;
• Competent keyboard skills;
• Experience in professional services or legal environment is a plus.

To apply for this position at our Brussels office please email or send your CV, cover letter and academic grades to:

Magali de Schaetzen
HR Officer

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Bastion Tower
Place du Champ de Mars 5/
Marsveldplein 5
1050 Brussels

T: +32 2 504 7241
E: brusselsrecruitment@freshfields.com