Associate – Competition and Antitrust

Dentons

Join Dentons Italy as an Associate in the Competition and Antitrust group. Collaborate on innovative legal issues and receive specialized training in this dynamic role.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRome • 🇮🇹 ItalyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Competition and Antitrust law, with a strong foundation in legal services and client collaboration. Possesses a high level of English proficiency and adaptability to international legal environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Italian Law DegreeLicense to Practice Law in Italy2-3 Years PQE in Competition and AntitrustHigh Level of English (Certificate C1)Excellent Negotiation and Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Global MindsetEnthusiasmAdaptabilityVocation for Legal Profession

Industry Keywords

Competition LawAntitrust LawLegal ServicesTeam EnvironmentInnovative Legal Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating in the Competition and Antitrust department means being part of a rapidly growing group.
Receiving specific training and being involved in the most innovative legal issues.
Providing legal services to clients in the Competition and Antitrust field.
Working on various projects and legal matters in a team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Italian Law Degree with a minimum score of 105/110.
Current license to practice law in Italy.
Between 2 and 3 years PQE in the Competition and Antitrust field, gained in a comparable law firm.
High level of English (Certificate C1).
Other foreign languages are a plus.
Vocation and motivation for exercising the legal profession.
Excellent negotiation and communications skills.
Global mindset and enthusiasm.
You are able to adapt to an international environment and eager to grow both professionally and personally with us.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enrollment in the firm's training plan.
Competitive rewarding package.
A clearly structured career path.
You will have access to Daisy, Dentons' proprietary AI tool.
You will work closely with professionals who are recognized among the best in their areas of practice, in an international and stimulating working environment.
Welfare program.
Personal Budget for Training.
Agile Working (as per internal policy).
Opportunity to perform pro bono legal assistance.
Involvement in corporate events (e.g. annual Fee Earners Retreat).