Legal Consultant - Anti Trust and Competition

Overview

A senior Anti-trust and Competition Legal Consultant role is available to support a multinational client in a regional capacity. This position involves oversight of local legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct antitrust due diligence reviews, including transaction document analysis and coordination with international and local counsel.
• Draft, review, and advise on antitrust issues in Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), term sheets, and key issue lists for strategic corporate transactions.
• Assess pre-merger and post-closing filing requirements, risks, and timelines in collaboration with local counsel.
• Provide antitrust support for corporate transactions and special projects.
• Formulate responses and legal arguments for regulatory investigations and inquiries from competition authorities across the region.
• Research regional competition issues, analyze market practices, and develop legal positions and recommendations on commercial policies such as exclusivity and incentive programs.
• Assess legal risks related to commercial initiatives and advise relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and review regulatory write-ups, risk factor disclosures, and communication plans for executive committee memos; attend executive committee meetings.
• Coordinate and align legal strategies with external law firms to ensure consistent approaches across jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in antitrust and competition law.
• Strong background in merger control, regulatory investigations, and commercial advisory related to antitrust.
• Ability to operate as the dedicated in-house antitrust specialist, supported by external counsel.
• Experience with Southeast Asia competition regimes is advantageous.
• Experience in Technology, FinTech, or Logistics sectors is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote or on-site work depending on client and employee preferences.

Location

This is a regional role involving oversight across multiple jurisdictions, with flexibility for remote or on-site work based on client and employee needs.