A lawyer with a keen interest in competition law

The Competition Authority is seeking a dynamic lawyer with a passion for contributing to the shaping of competition law in Iceland. The lawyers at the Competition Authority participate in and are responsible for the investigation and resolution of competition matters in various sectors of the economy, as well as undertaking other interesting projects and legal issues in the field of competition law. This is a varied and challenging role that requires solid legal knowledge.

Key tasks:

• Investigation and resolution of competition matters in various sectors of business.
• Analysis and resolution of other legal issues
• Analyses of markets and the competitive position of companies
• Drafting opinions and reports, as well as submissions to the Althingi and ministries.
• Participation in international cooperation

Educational and competency requirements:

• Bar or Master's degree in Law
• Experience in competition or administrative law
• Experience and knowledge of European law is an advantage.
• Initiative and independence in tackling tasks
• Good analytical skills and an organised approach to work
• Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of a Nordic language is an advantage.
• Knowledge and an interest in economics and business matters is an advantage.

The application deadline is 9 February 2026. The application must be accompanied by a CV and a covering letter. For further information, please contact Eva Ómarsdóttir, Project and Team Manager (eva@samkeppni.is), or Karítas Margrét Jónsdóttir, Operations Manager (karitas@samkeppni.is), on 585-0700.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome once the recruitment process is complete. Please apply online at starfatorg.is. The job is full-time (100%). The salary is in accordance with the collective agreement of the Ministry of Finance and the relevant trade union. The post-holder is expected to start as soon as possible, but this is negotiable.

About the Competition Authority

The Competition Authority monitors competition between businesses in the country's ever-changing business landscape. The Authority prevents undue barriers and restrictions on business freedom, combats harmful monopolies and restrictions on competition, and facilitates the entry of new competitors into the market.

The Competition Authority employs a diverse and multidisciplinary team of experts who are passionate about competition issues. The Competition Authority emphasises providing its staff with opportunities to work on exciting projects, develop in their careers and maintain a work-life balance.

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The Competition Authority reserves the right to make a appointment on the basis of this advertisement for the next six months following its publication, in accordance with the regulations on advertisements for vacant posts no. 1000/2019. Recruitment at the Competition Authority is conducted in accordance with the Authority's equality policy and equality plan.

Applications for the positions are submitted online at www.starfatorg.is.