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Legal Officer position at the Competition Authority now open for applications

5th July 2023

 The Competition Authority is looking for a dynamic lawyer with a passion for competition law. The lawyers at the Competition Authority participate in and are responsible for resolving competition matters in various sectors of the economy, as well as undertaking other interesting projects in the field of competition law.

Click here to apply for the job.

Key responsibilities and duties

  • Responsibility for and participation in the resolution of competition matters across a diverse range of business sectors.
  • Analysis of the competitive position of companies
  • Market monitoring and analysis
  • Research and data processing
  • Reports and opinions
  • Possibility of participation in international cooperation

Competency requirements

  • Bar exam or Master's degree in Law
  • Experience of competition or administrative law matters
  • Experience and knowledge of European law is an advantage.
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Good analytical skills and an organised approach to work
  • Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Very good command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written.

Further information about the job

Salary in accordance with the current collective agreement concluded between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Law Society.

About the Competition Authority

The Competition Authority monitors competition among businesses in the country's ever-changing business landscape. The Authority prevents undue barriers and restrictions on business freedom, works against harmful monopolies and anti-competitive practices, and facilitates the entry of new competitors into the market. The Competition Authority employs a diverse group of specialists who are passionate about competition issues and excel in their work. The Competition Authority emphasises providing its staff with opportunities to work on exciting projects, develop professionally, and maintain a good work-life balance.

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.

The application must be accompanied by a CV and a cover letter. All applicants will be notified of the outcome once the recruitment process is complete.

It is desirable that the applicant can start work as soon as possible.

The job share is 100%.

The application deadline is 4 August 2023.

Further information is provided by

Eva Ómarsdóttir – eva@samkeppni.is – 585-0700
Charity Margrét Jónsdóttir – karitas@samkeppni.is – 585-0700

Click here to apply for the job.

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