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Associate Lawyer Competition (m/f/d)

Location: Bucharest

Position:
Full-time employee, as of now
Compensation:

to be agreed upon

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This role offers the opportunity to join a top-tier Competition practice within a leading international law firm and contribute to its continued development.

Our Competition team in Bukarest works with prominent international and regional clients on sophisticated competition law matters in a dynamic and international environment, with strong exposure to cross-border work across the CEE/SEE region.

We are looking for an Associate Lawyer who is motivated, detail-oriented and eager to develop strong expertise in competition law. If you are seeking a challenging international environment with real responsibility from day one, this could be the right opportunity for you.

How you’ll contribute

  • Advising clients on EU and Romanian competition law matters across a wide range of industries
  • Handling merger control filings and related regulatory processes
  • Assisting with antitrust investigations, including abuse of dominance cases
  • Advising on state aid matters and competition compliance programmes
  • Supporting clients in navigating evolving regulatory frameworks and enforcement trends across the CEE/SEE region

What matters to us

  • Degree from an accredited Romanian law faculty
  • Qualification as a lawyer registered with a Romanian Bar Association, with active membership in good standing
  • 1–5 years’ relevant experience in competition law, with solid knowledge of EU and Romanian competition rules, including merger control, antitrust enforcement, abuse of dominance and compliance; experience with competition authorities or regulatory proceedings is an advantage
  • Strong analytical and legal drafting skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, case law and administrative decisions and to assess legal and commercial risks in complex transactions
  • Excellent communication skills in Romanian and English, combined with strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare clear and structured legal advice
  • Proactive, solution-oriented professional with strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple matters simultaneously, meet tight deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Local insight,

global outlook

Law at first sight

Working at Wolf Theiss

For over 65 years, Wolf Theiss has been advising national and international clients, from privately held businesses to multinational corporations, on all aspects of business law in the Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European region. With more than 400 lawyers in 13 countries and a central European hub in Brussels, Wolf Theiss combines broad regional reach with in-depth local expertise, enabling seamless cross-border work and maintaining a strong local presence.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all and welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

What we offer

  • Challenging and diverse work within an international environment with a strong focus on CEE/SEE
  • Continuous professional development through our WT School
  • A clear and transparent career path with dedicated mentoring and long-term development opportunities
  • A secure, long-term position within a dynamic team
  • A central office location that can be reached by public transport
  • Performance-related bonus (where applicable)
  • Generous annual leave allowance, including an additional day off for your birthday (where applicable)
  • Meal allowance (where applicable)
  • Private medical insurance (where applicable)
  • Regular team events, sports activities and company celebrations
  • Complimentary snacks and hot beverages
  • Flexible working arrangements, depending on role and team requirements

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application documents (CV, cover letter and academic transcripts) online, or contact us by phone if you would like to learn more about the position. 


Recruiter

Contact

Mihaela Hodivoianu

Office Operations Manager

4 Vasile Alecsandri Street, The Landmark, Building A, 4th Floor

010639 Bucharest

+40 21 3088 105

my.career.bucharest@wolftheiss.com

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