German-qualified Associate - German and EU Competition & Regulatory law

Practice Group / Department:
Antitrust, Competition & Regulatory - BrusselsJob Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

For our Brussels office, we are looking for a

German-qualified Associate in EU and German regulatory law

The team

Norton Rose Fulbright's global competition team comprises more than 180 attorneys and is on the top 10 Global Elite competition practice of the Global Competition Review (GCR) 2025.

Our Brussels team advises international and German clients on antitrust, state aid, public procurement, sanctions law, and regulatory matters, including the Digital Markets Act and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. We handle competition issues such as cooperation between competitors, sales agreements, dominant company behavior, fines, damages claims, and support transactions before the Federal Cartel Office and EU Commission. We also assist with legal matters related to subsidies, advising providers, recipients, and third parties on registration, complaints, and court proceedings. Additionally, we support clients in tender procedures, public procurement, and international sanctions, and provide guidance on German and EU regulatory issues, including energy, infrastructure projects, and state aid in sectors like aviation, airports, and logistics.

Our team is characterized by a strong collegiate culture, excellent opportunities for training and career development and the chance to work with clients and colleagues in Brussels and from across our global network.

Skills and Experience Required

• German qualified lawyer.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in EU and German regulatory law, particularly public procurement and state-aid.
• Experience with the Foreign Subsidies Regulation is not a requirement but would be considered a strong asset.
• Native German speaker.
• Fluency in English.
• Outstanding analytical, drafting and communication skills.

We require an understanding of economic and international relationships as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.

As a lawyer in our law firm, you benefit not only from the early involvement in ongoing consulting mandates, but also from the possibility of international secondments and first-class training opportunities.

If you would like to apply or ask any specific questions beforehand, please contact our team at [email protected]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.