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Job summary
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is a specialised, independent judicial body whose principal statutory functions are to hear appeals in respect of decisions made by competition and regulatory authorities and claims for damages (to recover losses caused by infringements of competition law) brought by individual / groups of claimants. Its jurisdiction in competition and economic regulatory cases extends to the whole of the UK and is central to the UK’s competition system.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop real experience at the cutting edge of both substantive competition law and legal procedure. The work of the Tribunal covers every aspect of competition litigation, including appeals against infringement decisions, judicial reviews of merger and market investigations and private litigation (including collective actions and fast track procedures).
Job description
You will be working directly for the President, Chairs and Registrar of the Tribunal. The post encompasses a case handling role central to the work of the Tribunal.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Liaising with the parties and members of the Tribunal to ensure the most effective conduct of cases before the CAT
- Researching case law and produce well written analyses
- Advising Chairs and members of the Tribunal on legal and procedural issues arising in the conduct of cases
- Attend hearings and assist on relevant issues as required
- Prepare drafts of orders, judgments and written materials
- Assist in relation to outside speaking engagements
Person specification
The successful candidate will be an experienced lawyer and a team player, capable of handling procedural matters and analysing issues of law and fact raised in the submissions from parties.
Essential Criteria:
- Legal skills to a high standard and incisive intellect with keen powers of analysis
- Capable of handling issues of law and fact raised in the submissions of parties
- Sophisticated drafting skills
- Clear understanding of litigation procedures
- Excellent case handling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be a strong team player
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £85,698, Competition Service/Competition Appeal Tribunal contributes £24,826 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- 30 days Annual Leave plus 2.5 Privilege Days
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- Free eye tests and contribution towards your glasses
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process details
To apply for this post, please submit the following documents to HR@catribunal.org.uk:
- A CV
- A Personal Statement (max 1000 words)
- An Application Form (found via the link below)
- An Equality and Diversity Form (found via the link below)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Jayda Hart
- Email : HR@catribunal.org.uk
- Telephone : 0207 979 7979
Recruitment team
- Email : HR@catribunal.org.uk
Further information
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Salary range
- £85,698 per year