Junior Associate, Competition/Anti-trust
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Associate to join our Competition team at KST Law in cooperation with Kinstellar. This is an exceptional opportunity to cooperate with skilled professionals and provide top-quality advice and consultation to our premium clients.
Kinstellar has one of the strongest and most experienced competition practices in Emerging Europe, Turkey, and Central Asia. Our team of specialists brings extensive knowledge of local markets across the region, together with the proven ability to handle complex cross-border assignments. Charting a course through the region’s changing regulatory landscape while minimising exposure to risk requires expert legal advice backed up by the know-how to get the job done.
We bring to the table deep understanding of legislative details across multiple jurisdictions, together with the proven ability to quickly develop strategies that will protect your business and deliver results. Our experts have helped to clear some of the largest transactions in the region and assist both international and domestic investors with the full range of competition and state aid issues.
We have diverse experience across a broad range of sectors and have overseen successful outcomes in matters involving: merger control, joint ventures, unfair competition, abuse of dominant position, cartel agreements, dawn raids/cartel busting and public procurement.
Responsibilities include:
- Advising clients on all aspects of Turkish competition law, including merger control, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, and compliance programs;
- Assisting clients during investigations by Turkish competition authorities, including preparation for dawn raids and representing clients in related proceedings;
- Drafting and submitting merger control filings, leniency applications, and other regulatory documents;
- Conducting competition law audits and developing compliance programs tailored to client needs;
- Preparing and reviewing legal opinions, memos, and reports on competition law matters;
- Supporting senior lawyers in managing complex cross-border cases and transactions;
- Conducting thorough legal research and analysis to identify business risks and provide effective solutions;
- Staying up to date with changes in Turkish and EU competition law and sharing insights with clients and colleagues.
Key skills and experience required:
- Law degree from a reputable university;
- Previous practical experience of 1-2 years in competition/antitrust law, gained either at an international or a major domestic law firm;
- Strong academic background and work ethic;
- Full professional proficiency in English and Turkish;
- Excellent multitasking abilities and a track record of meeting strict deadlines;
- Punctuality and attention to detail;
- Exceptional time-management, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to handle multiple legal matters within a demanding work environment;
- Can-do attitude, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity;
- Proactive and self-starter attitude;
- Team player with a passion for excellence.
What we offer:
At Kinstellar, we prioritize your goals. We begin by understanding your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities that unlock your full potential. By joining our team of exceptional talents, you become part of our high culture where we are committed to your personal and professional growth. We offer:
- High-level corporate culture: Our culture comes to life through our five core values: Excellence, Insight, Integrity, Team Spirit and Drive. At Kinstellar, we place a premium on integrity and are the only regional law firm with a dedicated risk and compliance team, along with a comprehensive anti-corruption compliance program.
- Learning & development: Benefit from professional development and training in a leading CEE & CA law firm, engaging in interesting work for reputable local and international clients.
- Wellbeing: Experience comprehensive benefits tailored to individual needs, fostering your mental and physical wellbeing. We prioritize your work-life balance with firm-wide days off and offer competitive compensation, including future salary growth and an annual performance bonus.
- Social impact: Engage in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for both local and global impact. Our employee-driven Community Investment program includes pro bono work, volunteering, donations, and sponsorships.
Why Kinstellar?
At Kinstellar, we provide premium legal services and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, team oriented, future looking culture providing unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your career. At Kinstellar you will have the opportunity to work with outstanding lawyers of Emerging Europe, Central Asia and of the world’s greatest referring law firms on highly complex cases. We are a purpose-driven organization, with outstanding sector and service line expertise, knowledge and commitment to client service and innovation.
We know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. So, we are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, balancing the way you work and your lifestyle with hybrid working options.
We will support your career aspirations by offering access to mobility programs such as intra- office secondments and secondments with referring law firms where possible. These programs give you the chance to travel to other countries, engage with international clients, lawyers and develop your networks.
Equal opportunities:
Kinstellar provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibits discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics.
Joining Kinstellar means working with some of the finest legal minds in Emerging Europe and Central Asia on the region's most challenging mandates. We attract the best and brightest talents to help us continue our stellar growth.
Do you consider yourself Stellar? Apply Now!
To apply:
At Kinstellar we welcome direct applications. Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to HR Assistant at . We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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