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Today MSC is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Competition / Antitrust Team.
YOUR IMPACT
The Competition and Antitrust Team, provides competition/antitrust and maritime regulatory support across the MSC Group in a complex and fast‑evolving global environment. You will be joining a young, dynamic and passionate team. Your role involves advising business teams and stakeholders on regulatory risks, transactions, investigations and compliance matters, while working closely with internal partners and external counsel worldwide.
You will:
* Provide competition/antitrust support to M&A and other transactions across the MSC Group, including merger control assessment, strategy and filings where relevant.
* Handle information requests, inquiries and investigations by authorities globally; coordinate document collection and submissions with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
* Conduct legal research; interpret applicable rules, regulations and case law; and support representation of the company before governmental and regulatory bodies as needed.
* Collaborate closely with other legal functions and business stakeholders to support corporate development and commercial projects.
* Manage external advisers (competition counsel, economists and other experts), ensuring efficient, cost-effective and high-quality support.
* Support operational cooperation, including preparing and maintaining self-assessments and guidance for business teams.
YOUR BACKGROUND
* University degree in law from an accredited university with a focus in competition/antitrust law
* Qualified and admitted to practice law 3 to 5 years’ post-qualification experience in competition/antitrust working in a top tier law firm, a multinational company (as in-house lawyer) or at a competition authority or maritime regulator is a real advantage ,
* Experience in the maritime transport, logistics or commodities sectors is a plus.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills. You are able to assess facts, identify risks, and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
* Team player with a proactive attitude: you enjoy working in a team and work well under pressure. You are able to manage and are responsible for your own matters, you will always team with other members of Legal and Business on any given matter. Strategic decisions are taken jointly.
* You are a skilled communicator, and you strive to provide concise business-tailored legal advice. Strong stakeholders’ management is also required for this position.
* You have fluency in spoken and written English and English legal writing skills; proficiency in Italian or Spanish is a strong asset.
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