Trainee Antitrust Department

Linklaters

Milan, Italy
Italian, eu, and global competition law
Merger control and anticompetitive arrangements
Abuse of dominance and state aid
Exposure to a wide range of Italian, European Union and global competition law matters, including merger control, anticompetitive arrangements, abuse of dominance, State aid, FDI and Golden Power, unfair commercial practices and compliance, as well as sector-specific issues in areas such as energy, financial services, infrastructure and technology

Job Summary

  • Exposure to a wide range of Italian, European Union and global competition law matters, including merger control, anticompetitive arrangements, abuse of dominance, State aid, FDI and Golden Power, unfair commercial practices and compliance, as well as sector-specific issues in areas such as energy, financial services, infrastructure and technology.
  • Involvement in high-profile cases before the Italian Competition Authority, the European Commission, Italian and European courts and the Italian Government, advising on some of the most complex and challenging antitrust and FDI matters.
  • Access to outstanding professional development opportunities, including tailored training, mentoring, participation in innovative projects and international secondment programmes.

Matching Summary

Exposure to a wide range of Italian, European Union and global competition law matters, including merger control, anticompetitive arrangements, abuse of dominance, State aid, FDI and Golden Power, unfair commercial practices and compliance, as well as sector-specific issues in areas such as energy, financial services, infrastructure and technology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Italian, EU, and global competition law
  • Merger control and anticompetitive arrangements
  • Abuse of dominance and State aid
  • FDI and Golden Power matters
  • Unfair commercial practices and compliance
  • Sector-specific issues in energy, finance, infrastructure, and technology

Nice-to-have

  • Supportive, transparent, and merit-based culture
  • Collaboration, openness, and ambition
  • Work with market-leading teams across practices

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Law from an Italian university
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Work experience or specific education in Competition law
  • Strong team player with excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Attention to detail and effective communication abilities
  • Fluency in English (minimum C1 level)

Work Rights

Not specified

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