Senior Legal Counsel - Antitrust

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Hamburg
Region:Hamburg
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:7019
Post Date:February 9, 2026

About the Role

(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust
Location: Hamburg

A role that inspires you

Based in Hamburg, you will act as a senior adviser on antitrust and competition law within an international legal function. You will support complex commercial activities and strategic initiatives, providing clear, pragmatic guidance in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising on competition and antitrust matters across business activities.
  • Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements with horizontal and vertical aspects.
  • Assessing market power, competitive behaviour and cooperation structures.
  • Supporting interactions with competitors, associations and industry bodies.
  • Advising on M&A transactions, including merger control.
  • Supporting investigations, regulatory proceedings and cartel damages litigation.
  • Engaging with competition authorities and representing the organisation externally.
  • Developing internal standards, guidance and antitrust training.
  • Collaborating closely with compliance, business stakeholders and legal colleagues.
  • Managing external competition counsel and related budgets.
  • Monitoring legal developments and advising on emerging risks.

Your Profile:

  • Fully qualified lawyer with bar admission or equivalent qualification.
  • Several years’ experience in antitrust/competition law, in private practice and/or in-house.
  • Proven expertise in investigations and compliance.
  • Solid knowledge of related areas such as M&A or commercial law.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills in international environments.
  • Fluent German and English.
  • Commercially minded, analytical and solution-oriented.
  • Collaborative, adaptable and willing to travel occasionally.

What’s on Offer?

  • A collaborative, international working environment with real impact.
  • Individual development opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive annual leave entitlement.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.

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(Senior) Legal Counsel - Antitrust Location: Hamburg A role that inspires you Based in Hamburg, you will act as a senior adviser on antitrust and competition law within an international legal function. You will support complex commercial activities and strategic initiatives, providing clear, pragmatic guidance in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities: Advising on competition and antitrust matters across business activities. Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements with horizontal and vertical aspects. Assessing market power, competitive behaviour and cooperation structures. Supporting interactions with competitors, associations and industry bodies. Advising on M&A transactions, including merger control. Supporting investigations, regulatory proceedings and cartel damages litigation. Engaging with competition authorities and representing the organisation externally. Developing internal standards, guidance and antitrust training. Collaborating closely with compliance, business stakeholders and legal colleagues. Managing external competition counsel and related budgets. Monitoring legal developments and advising on emerging risks. Your Profile: Fully qualified lawyer with bar admission or equivalent qualification. Several years’ experience in antitrust/competition law, in private practice and/or in-house. Proven expertise in investigations and compliance. Solid knowledge of related areas such as M&A or commercial law. Strong communication and negotiation skills in international environments. Fluent German and English. Commercially minded, analytical and solution-oriented. Collaborative, adaptable and willing to travel occasionally. What’s on Offer? A collaborative, international working environment with real impact. Individual development opportunities and continuous learning. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Competitive annual leave entitlement. A comprehensive benefits package.
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