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Senior Competition Counsel, EU Competition

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Amazon

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in EU competition law, strong academic credentials, experience managing regulatory matters, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
  • You will drive UK competition litigation, advise on legal matters, shape strategic approaches, engage with regulators, and enhance compliance training within the EU Competition team.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified lawyer with outstanding academic and legal qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in UK and EU competition law
  • Experience in independently managing competition related regulatory and litigation matters, with deep demonstrated experience in the UK.
  • Experience independently managing a large number and variety of mission-critical projects and meeting deadlines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.
  • Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense
  • Some experience within the CMA a plus.
  • Experience and/or aptitude in cutting edge technology areas (cloud services, AI) a plus
  • Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
  • A team player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization

Responsibilities

  • Drive litigation and regulatory competition matters focusing on the UK, including integrated partnership with the UK Legal, Public Policy, and Communications teams.
  • Advise the business and legal colleagues on competition-related matters across Amazon businesses.
  • Help shape the company’s long-term strategy on high impact and often novel issues.
  • Think Big and look around corners to spot issues and identify developments of relevance for the Amazon business.
  • Partner with our public policy team and engage with regulators and policy makers on a broad range of issues.
  • Contribute as a member of the EU Competition team to develop mechanisms for training, compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Senior Competition Counsel position?

A fully qualified lawyer with outstanding academic and legal qualifications and 10+ years of experience in UK and EU competition law is required for this position.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying to this role?

Candidates should have experience in independently managing competition-related regulatory and litigation matters, particularly within the UK, as well as managing various mission-critical projects and meeting deadlines.

Will the Senior Competition Counsel be required to travel?

Yes, some travel will be required for this role.

What is the reporting structure for this position?

The role reports to the Director and Associate General Counsel of EU Competition.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Competition Counsel?

Key responsibilities include driving litigation and regulatory competition matters, advising the business on competition-related issues, helping shape the company’s long-term strategy, partnering with public policy teams, and contributing to the development of training and compliance mechanisms.

Is experience within the CMA a plus for this position?

Yes, some experience within the CMA is considered a plus.

What types of technology areas are relevant for this role?

Experience and/or aptitude in cutting-edge technology areas, such as cloud services and AI, is considered a plus.

What skills are emphasized for candidates applying to this role?

Candidates should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound business judgment, the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, and strong collaboration and people skills.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers diversity central to their success, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants.

How does Amazon prioritize candidate privacy?

Amazon prioritizes the protection of candidate privacy and the security of personal data in the recruiting process. More information can be found in their Privacy Notice.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

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