We’re looking for a Competition Policy Trainee in Amsterdam for 6 months starting July 2026
The Competition Policy Trainee is an exciting role in the Legal and Corporate Affairs team of Liberty Global. You will be supporting the Competition Policy team in providing legal advice relating to competition law, regulation, and M&A. You will collaborate with colleagues in the Legal and Corporate Affairs, M&A, Strategy, Content, and other key departments within Liberty Global, as well as work with the legal and regulatory teams of Liberty Global’s operating companies and investments in Belgium, the Netherlands, UK and Ireland.
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Support the successful execution of M&A the company undertakes: for example, supporting on regulatory filings (merger control reviews, foreign direct investment/national security reviews, EU foreign subsidies regulation reviews), providing competition law support during due diligence, reviewing relevant deal documentation, provide pre-closing guidance and antitrust support in integration workstreams.
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Provide legal and regulatory guidance in reviewing commercial contracts and support the team in advising on behavioural competition law matters (e.g. horizontal and vertical agreements)
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Support the development and implementation of antitrust compliance programs and antitrust elements of policies.
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Support on regulatory issues relating to the industries Liberty Global is active in (telecommunications / energy / infrastructure / content).
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Disseminate regulatory and competition law best practice and expertise within Liberty Global.
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Proficiency in written and spoken English.
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Excellent understanding of competition law matters
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Excellent research skills applied to legal and regulatory analysis.
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Master’s degree in Competition Law, Regulation or relevant legal field
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Highly organized with attention to detail.
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Strong prioritization, project management and time management skills.
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Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Confident learner with a willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changing situations.
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Great interpersonal skills.
DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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Relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm, regulator or in-house legal team.
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Understanding of regulatory frameworks and competitive landscape within the telecommunications and media industry in Europe.
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Appreciation of the technology Liberty Global’s products and services and the policy issues the company faces.
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Business understanding of the telecoms and media industries.
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Eager to learn new technologies and ideas.
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Comfortable working across cross-cultural boundaries and all levels of an organisation.
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Ability to reduce the complexity of legal advice and to deliver it to the business in clear and concise language.
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Ability to deliver crisp presentations.
Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.
Liberty Telecom delivers next-generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well-known brands such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.
Liberty Growth is our $3bn investment portfolio of fast-growing businesses in content, tech, and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series, as well brands such as Wyre, nexfibre, Egg and Believ.
Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume, providing tech-enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and 3rd party businesses.
Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant, innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders, people and society.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.
