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We are seeking a senior Legal Consultant specialized in antitrust and competition law to join Axiom's growing team. This regional role involves providing antitrust support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting transaction agreements, and managing merger filings. You will also handle regulatory inquiries from competition authorities, advise on commercial policies, and prepare executive committee reports. The position offers a remote-friendly, client-facing environment and requires 6+ years of experience in antitrust and competition law.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Legal Consultant - Antitrust and Competition position at Axiom. With over six years of dedicated experience in competition law, including merger control, regulatory investigations, and commercial advisory, I have developed a comprehensive skill set that aligns perfectly with the requirements of this regional role.
In my previous roles, I have conducted antitrust due diligence for cross-border transactions, drafted and negotiated key transaction documents, and coordinated with external counsel across Southeast Asia. I am comfortable working independently as the in-house antitrust specialist while effectively managing multiple stakeholders and executive-level reporting.
I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise to Axiom's diverse and dynamic team. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
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I have led due diligence for multiple cross-border deals, reviewing transaction documents in virtual data rooms, identifying antitrust risks such as market concentration and coordinated effects, and coordinating with local counsel in different jurisdictions to assess filing requirements. I also prepared key issues lists and advised on deal structure to mitigate regulatory risk.
I would first thoroughly review the inquiry and gather all relevant internal documents and data. Then I would formulate a structured legal argument based on the applicable competition law framework, aligning with the company's commercial interests. I would coordinate with external counsel to ensure consistency and review the response with the executive committee before submission.
These programs can raise concerns under competition law regarding exclusive dealing, loyalty discounts, and potential foreclosure of competitors. I would analyze market share, duration, and whether the program forecloses a substantial part of the market. I would also assess whether there are efficiency justifications and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risk.
I have managed panels of external counsel in Southeast Asia and other regions, aligning legal strategies and ensuring consistent positions across jurisdictions. I would brief counsel on the company's objectives, review their advice, and consolidate it into clear recommendations for internal stakeholders, while controlling costs and ensuring timely delivery.
I regularly follow updates from competition authorities, such as the European Commission, DOJ/FTC, and ASEAN regulators. I also participate in professional legal networks, attend antitrust conferences, and subscribe to legal publications. In my role, I also conduct internal research and training to keep colleagues informed.
We are currently looking for a senior Anti trust and Competition Legal Consultant to join Axiom’s growing team! You will get to work with one of our MNC clients on this regional legal role to provide oversight of local matters across the region.
Responsibilities:
- Corporate Transactions
- Antitrust Due Diligence Reviews: Conducting antitrust due diligence, reviewing transaction documents in VDRs, and coordinating with international and local counsel across relevant jurisdictions on transaction structures
- Transaction Agreements & Key Terms: Drafting, reviewing, and advising on antitrust issues involved in Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), term sheets, and key issues lists for strategic corporate transactions
- Merger Filings & Regulatory Approvals: Assessing pre-merger and post-closing filing requirements, risks, and timelines with local counsel
- Strategic Project Support: Providing antitrust support for corporate transactions and other special projects as needed
- Regulatory Engagement
- Regulatory Investigations & Inquiries: Formulating responses and legal arguments for inquiries and investigations from competition authorities across the region
- Commercial BAU Antitrust Compliance
- Commercial Guidelines and Policies: Researching regional competition issues, analyzing market practices, and writing legal positions and recommendations on commercial policies such as exclusivity programs and incentive programs
- Business Advisory: Assessing legal risks associated with commercial initiatives as they arise and providing advice to relevant stakeholders
- Internal Reporting and External Counsel Management
- Executive Committee Preparations & Reporting: Reviewing, editing, and updating regulatory write-ups, risk factor disclosures, and communication plans for executive committee memos, as well as preparing for and attending executive committee meetings
- External Counsel Management: Coordinating and aligning legal strategies with external law firms to ensure consistent approaches across jurisdictions
Qualifications:
- 6+ years experience in antitrust and competition law.
- Strong antitrust and competition law background, covering merger control, regulatory investigations and commercial advisory
- Comfortable operating as the dedicated in-house antitrust specialist, supported by external counsel
- Experience across Southeast Asia competition regimes is an advantage
- Experience in Tech, FinTech, Logistics is an advantage
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