Legal Specialist – Competition Law (Bern)
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Legal Specialist – Competition Law
The Secretariat of the Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO/COMCO) in Bern is seeking a Legal Specialist to join its investigation teams. WEKO enforces the Federal Act on Cartels and other Restraints of Competition (KG/LCart) and reviews merger notifications across all sectors of the Swiss economy.
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You will investigate potential cartels, analyze mergers for competition concerns, and contribute to precedent-setting decisions that shape Swiss competition policy.
What You Will Do
- Investigate suspected cartels and abuses of dominant market positions
- Analyze merger notifications under Art. 9-10 KG for competition concerns
- Conduct economic analyses and market studies
- Participate in dawn raids and evidence-gathering proceedings
- Draft investigation reports and decision proposals for the Commission
Responsibilities
- Conduct antitrust investigations from preliminary assessment to decision
- Review and assess merger notifications
- Prepare reports and decision proposals for the Competition Commission
- Represent the Secretariat in proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court
- Monitor EU and international competition law developments
Requirements
- Swiss MLaw required; Anwaltspatent is an advantage
- 3-5 years of experience in competition law, regulatory law, or economic analysis
- Strong knowledge of the KG/LCart, Swiss merger control, and EU competition law
- Fluent in German or French; good English required
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Interest in economic analysis and market dynamics
Compensation
CHF9,000 - CHF13,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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