Economic Analyst in Competition Law

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ashurst Full time

Economic Analyst in Competition Law

Overview of Ashurst

Ashurst is a global law firm providing expert guidance to clients on a variety of significant and high-profile legal matters. Our Competition team is renowned for its excellence and is on the lookout for a talented economist to support a diverse array of competition, litigation, regulatory, and policy issues.

The uniqueness of Ashurst's Competition team lies in its integration of top-tier industrial economists, enabling us to deliver comprehensive legal and economic counsel in an increasingly complex field. Our team engages in a broad spectrum of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, market inquiries, cartel investigations, regulatory compliance, and damage assessments in litigation scenarios. We have successfully advised on numerous landmark cases across various sectors, each presenting distinct economic challenges.

Recent engagements include advising:

  • A major retailer regarding its acquisition of a convenience store chain
  • A financial data provider in relation to a market study conducted by a regulatory authority
  • A telecommunications company concerning a damages claim linked to alleged pricing practices
  • An oil company on its significant acquisition of a logistics firm
  • A leading technology manufacturer regarding pricing strategies across Europe

With offices spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA, our collaborative approach ensures that knowledge is shared beyond geographical boundaries, allowing our London-based economists to participate in international projects.

Role Summary

In this position, you will refine your expertise by applying economic theories and analytical techniques across various industries. The fusion of legal principles, economic insights, innovative problem-solving, and practical market understanding has proven crucial in numerous cases.

Candidates should possess strong academic qualifications and a keen interest in leveraging economic analysis for diverse projects across multiple sectors. Proficiency in numerical analysis and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for delivering clear and accessible advice to clients. Additionally, the ability to cultivate client relationships and contribute to the objectives of the competition department is vital.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth through real-world applications of economics, allowing you to gain invaluable experience by collaborating with a distinguished team of competition lawyers and economists. You will also have the chance to interact with senior business leaders and regulatory bodies. We are committed to supporting your development through teamwork, client exposure, and tailored training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting quantitative economic analyses for significant competition cases, including mergers, market inquiries, and antitrust litigation
  • Drafting comprehensive submissions to UK, EU, and other global competition authorities and regulatory bodies
  • Preparing regulatory risk assessments for clients, particularly concerning potential mergers and dominance issues
  • Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives, as well as internal training on current topics in competition law and economics
  • Opportunities to publish articles on relevant competition law and economics issues in prestigious academic and professional journals, along with involvement in pro bono projects

Essential Qualifications and Experience

This position is ideally suited for recent graduates or economists with less than two years of experience seeking their initial career opportunity. You should have:

  • A Master's degree in economics, with a focus on industrial and competition economics being advantageous
  • A strong academic background, with a minimum 2:1 degree in economics
  • Experience in data analysis, particularly with Microsoft Excel and STATA
  • The capability to articulate and present complex economic concepts clearly and concisely
  • Experience in competition or regulatory economics, whether in consultancy, industry, government, or regulatory agencies, is a plus
  • Additional language skills would be beneficial

Background Verification

To meet regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will conduct appropriate vetting of staff. Upon accepting a job offer, professional verification and background checks will be carried out in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations.

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