Competition law

The legal regulations that maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive behaviour of companies and organisations.

competition regulation
laws of competition
competition statutes
competition rules
competition legislation
competition laws

knowledge

cross-sector

Competition law is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Competition policy officer: Competition policy officers manage the development of regional and national competition policies and law, in order to regulate competition and competitive practices, to encourage open and transparent trade practices and to protect consumers and businesses.
Trade development officer: Trade development officers develop and implement trade policies both internally and in international import and export relations. They analyse the domestic and foreign markets in order to promote and establish business operations, and ensure trade proceedings are compliant with legislation and businesses are protected from distortions.

Competition law is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Motor vehicle aftersales manager: Motor vehicle aftersales managers maximise sales by closing business on an ongoing basis. They negotiate with existing clients for contract renewals. They maintain contracts, deal with claims, manage warranty, and investigate damages on products.
Sales account manager: Sales account managers serve as intermediators between clients and the organisation, managing both sales and long term relations with the client. They have knowledge about products and services and develop contracts with customers.
Online marketer: Online marketers use e-mail, internet and social media in order to market goods and brands.

Legal policy officer: Legal affairs policy officers research, analyse and develop policies related to the legal sector and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
Lawyer: Lawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent their clients in a variety of settings such as courts and administrative boards. They create arguments on behalf of their clients for lawsuits in different contexts with the aim of finding a legal remedy.
Retail entrepreneur: Retail entrepreneurs organise business processes and concepts in his/her personally owned business.
Policy officer: Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors, and shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They evaluate effects of existing policies and report findings to the government and members of the public. Policy officers work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.
Rental manager: Rental managers supervise the activities of a rental office or station and its staff.
Pricing specialist: Pricing specialists analyse production prices, market trends and competitors in order to establish the right price, taking brand and marketing concepts into consideration.

Corporate lawyer: Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.

References

1. Competition law – ESCO