We're looking for a Regulatory Affairs Analyst and a Competition Policy Analyst in London UKThe Regulatory Affairs Analyst and Competition Policy Analyst is an exciting role in the Legal and Corporate Affairs (LAC) team providing senior level advice relating to antitrust, litigation, regulation, and M&A.
The Analyst will play a key role in collaborating with the business which includes colleagues in LAC, M&A, Strategy, Content, and other key teams within Liberty Global, as well as the management and the legal teams of our operating companies and investments.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES• Support regulatory policy and legal elements of merger control processes as required.• Advise on antitrust issues on multi-national M&A matters, for example, provide legal support during due diligence, review of relevant deal documentation, provide pre-closing guidance and antitrust support in integration workstreams.• Provide legal and regulatory guidance in contractual and behavioral competition law matters (e.g.
in horizontal and vertical agreements)• Support the development and implementation of antitrust compliance programs and antitrust elements of policies.• Support on regulatory aspects in relation to networks, services, products, and consumer in the broadest sense, including telecoms, digital services and network, media regulation, content & copyright.• Advise on product regulation, CE/UKCA marking etc.
and the application of telecoms and media regulation to the devices and products that Liberty Global develops and offers to customers.• Engage in strategic company projects and providing advice and analysis as required.• Support Liberty Global departments and subsidiaries to ensure a uniform approach on major regulatory issues.• Disseminate regulatory and competition law best practice and expertise within Liberty Global• At all times stay on top of relevant legal and commercial developments to provide the highest quality support to colleagues within the organization.Skills & abilities required:• Proficiency in written and spoken English.• Relevant years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or an in-house legal team• Excellent advocacy skills and research skills• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.• Ability to succeed in an environment with high task and role ambiguity.• Strong prioritization, project management and time management skills.• Focus on understanding business needs and developing practical solutions towards these.• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.• Confident learner with a willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changing situations.• Well-developed sense of business ethics.• Great interpersonal skills.DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and competitive landscape within the telecommunications and media industry in Europe.• Keen interest in and knowledge about UK politics• Familiarity with the law and economics around economics of competition and regulation.• Appreciation of the technology Liberty Global's products and service and the policy issues that technology drives.• Business understanding of the telecoms and media industries.• Broad commercial interests and business acumen.• Eager to learn new technologies and ideas.• Comfortable working across cross-cultural boundaries and all levels of an organisation.• Ability to work in European languages other than English.• Ability to reduce the complexity of legal advice and to deliver it to the business in clear and concise language.PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:• Relevant Undergraduate or master's degree in law, economics, or a related field.What's in it for you?• Competitive salary + Bonus• Support the successful candidate in qualifying as an English solicitor via SQE• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance• Matched pension contribution up to 10%• Access to our car benefit scheme and our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate teamWho we are:We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment.
We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.
We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society.
So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.
Additional information:Employment type: Full-time