Economic Analyst in Competition Law

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ashurst Full time

Economic Analyst in Competition Law

About Ashurst

Team Overview

Ashurst offers expert guidance to organizations globally on a variety of significant and high-profile cases. The firm's Competition team is renowned for its established and award-winning practice, seeking 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 incorporation of top-tier industrial economists, enabling the firm to provide integrated legal and economic counsel in a domain where such a multidisciplinary approach is crucial. The team addresses numerous matters, including mergers and acquisitions, market inquiries, cartel investigations, regulatory compliance, and damage assessments in litigation scenarios. They have been involved in 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 global data analytics firm concerning a market study by a financial regulatory authority
  • A telecommunications provider on a damages claim related to alleged pricing practices
  • An oil company on a significant acquisition
  • A leading technology manufacturer on pricing strategies across Europe

With offices spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA, Ashurst promotes knowledge-sharing beyond individual locations, allowing London-based economists to participate in projects led by other offices.

Job Overview

In this position, you will refine your skills by applying economic theories and empirical methodologies across various sectors. The integration of law, economics, innovative thought, and practical market knowledge has proven vital in numerous cases.

Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and a keen interest in applying economic analysis to diverse projects across multiple sectors. Strong numerical aptitude and exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for delivering clear and concise advice accessible to non-economists. Additionally, the ability to cultivate client relationships and contribute to the competition department's objectives is crucial.

This role offers opportunities to apply economics to real-world cases, gaining firsthand experience by collaborating with an outstanding team of competition lawyers and economists. You will also engage with senior business leaders and regulatory authorities. We are committed to supporting your development through teamwork, client exposure, and necessary training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting quantitative economic analysis on significant competition cases, including mergers, market investigations, and antitrust litigation
  • Drafting submissions to UK, EU, and global competition authorities and sector regulators
  • Preparing regulatory risk assessments for clients concerning potential mergers and dominance inquiries
  • Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives, as well as the internal training program on current issues in competition law and economics
  • Opportunities to publish articles on relevant topics in leading academic and professional journals and engage in pro bono projects

Essential Skills and Experience

This role is ideally suited for recent graduates or economists with less than two years of experience seeking their first professional opportunity. You will have:

  • A Master's degree in economics, with experience in industrial and competition economics being advantageous
  • An excellent academic record, with a degree in economics (minimum 2:1)
  • Proficiency in data analysis, particularly with Microsoft Excel and STATA
  • The capability to articulate and present complex economic concepts clearly and concisely
  • Experience in competition and/or regulatory economics, whether in consultancy, industry, government, or regulatory agencies, is a plus
  • Language skills are considered a bonus

Background Checks

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

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