Senior Competition & EU Law Associate – Lisbon

About the role

Our client, a leading Tier law firm in Lisbon, is seeking a Senior Associate to strengthen its Competition and EU Law practice. The successful candidate will work on high‑profile antitrust matters, advising both domestic and international clients on complex merger control, competition conduct and EU state aid issues.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on complex concentration transactions and prepare national/EU merger filings.
• Lead investigations into abuse of dominance and restrictive practices.
• Represent clients in private enforcement actions before national courts.
• Manage EU litigation concerning state infringements and state‑aid compliance.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice on evolving EU competition rules.
• Drive cross‑border matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate junior associates and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as primary contact for high‑profile domestic and international clients.

Required profile

• Solid experience within a reputable competition practice, with a proven track record on complex antitrust matters.
• Qualified to practice law in Portugal.
• Master’s degree or LL.M. in European/Competition Law is highly advantageous.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to dissect intricate legal and economic data.
• Impeccable attention to detail under tight regulatory deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills to integrate seamlessly with a global network.

Required skills

• Merger control and concentration analysis.
• Antitrust investigations and enforcement.
• Competition litigation before national courts.
• EU state‑aid and state‑infringement litigation.
• Regulatory advice on EU competition law.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile antitrust mandates for leading clients.
• Clear, structured career progression toward partnership.
• Highly competitive salary, performance bonuses and premium benefits.