Competition Policy Specialist

7 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Compass Lexecon Full time

Our European Competition Practice is dedicated to providing expert advice on competition policy, economic regulation, public policy and the assessment of damages in complex disputes.

We strive to recruit and develop talented economists to work together to produce meaningful economic analysis of exceptional quality.

About the role

We are seeking to hire an Economist to join our growing Nordic team based in Copenhagen. The role will involve contributing to projects in various ways, working closely with senior staff to understand client issues, relating those issues to relevant economic theory, and supporting analysis with solid empirical evidence.

You will work on projects in the Nordic countries and beyond, collaborating with colleagues across Europe. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact from day one and contribute to the growth of our Nordic business.

The ideal candidate typically has a Master's degree in economics and relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analysing qualitative and quantitative client data to better understand how competition works in their industry
  • Reviewing economic literature and contributing to discussions about theoretical and empirical approaches
  • Conducting empirical analysis using Excel, Stata and other data analysis software
  • Drafting reports summarising analyses
  • Participating in client meetings and conference calls

Skills Sought:

  • Master's degree in economics, ideally with a focus on microeconomics, industrial organisation or econometrics
  • Relevant work experience is also considered (e.g. from an economic consultancy, competition authority or regulator)
  • A highly analytical mindset
  • Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills
  • Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-task
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English is essential; fluency in Danish, Swedish or Norwegian is desirable
  • Stata and Excel skills are also desirable, as are skills in other data analysis software packages

Benefits of working at Compass Lexecon:

  • A wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
  • A steep learning curve coupled with a supportive and collaborative team
  • The opportunity to work with international colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • A blend of professional and academic environments
  • The opportunity to work with top law firms, corporations, government bodies and academics
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Opportunities for training such as courses, secondments, office rotations, internal seminars and conferences
  • The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute from day one


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