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Senior Competition Economist - Competitive Salary - Madrid (Spain), London (United Kingdom) or New York (United States) Hybrid

Our client is a specialist economic advisory firm operating internationally, focused on delivering independent economic analysis in complex legal and regulatory disputes. The firm works closely with leading law firms, institutional clients and regulatory bodies on matters involving competition, financial markets and large-scale commercial litigation.

Due to continued growth in competition and antitrust matters, they are seeking to appoint a Senior Competition Economist.

You will lead complex competition engagements, manage senior client relationships, and oversee teams delivering economic analysis in high-stakes contentious and investigatory settings. The role involves shaping analytical strategy, directing project execution, and ensuring delivery against demanding client objectives across international matters.

Direct and support project teams in conducting rigorous economic and quantitative analysis Shape analytical strategy and ensure high-quality outputs, including clear and well-structured written reports Take ownership of senior client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the lifecycle of engagements Support effective project planning, resourcing and delivery against commercial objectives Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior economists, maintaining high analytical standards PhD in Economics required, with expertise in competition, industrial organisation or related disciplines Strong quantitative and econometric capability, with proficiency in tools such as Python, R, Stata or equivalent Proven ability to manage engagements and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines Clear and persuasive communication skills, able to distil complex analysis for varied audiences Competitive package with performance incentives Support for continued professional development If you are an experienced competition economist looking to take on greater responsibility within a specialist setting, we would welcome a confidential discussion.