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Professionals in Competition Law often face the challenge of deciphering complex market structures and ensuring compliance with evolving antitrust regulations, both locally and internationally. They may encounter tight deadlines and need to respond swiftly to investigations or regulatory inquiries, often requiring collaboration with economists and business leaders. The role can also involve managing high-stakes litigation or mergers and acquisitions that require keen attention to detail and strategic thinking. Successfully navigating these challenges helps protect fair competition and ensures organizations avoid costly penalties or legal disputes.

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Infographic showing various Competition Law job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,419 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Adjunct Professor - International and Comparative Competition Law (Lyon Program)

Hebert, LA • On-site

Louisiana State University
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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Adjunct Professor - International and Comparative Competition Law (Lyon Program)Position Type:Other AcademicDepartment:LSUAM Law - Department of Student and Academic Affairs (Andrea Beauchamp Carroll (00007216))Work Location:0400 Hebert Law CenterPay Grade:Job Description:

The LSU Law Center seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member to teach the International and Comparative Law class for the Summer in Lyon program.

Course Description:

The course will focus on jurisdictional issues resulting from the implementation of domestic competition rules and policy to international operations and anticompetitive behaviors. It will consider certain aspects of competition law and policy, including the application of the provisions dealing with:

-Cartels(Article101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, "TFEU"),

-Abuses of dominant position(Article102 of the TFEU),

- and some aspects ofMergers(Regulation (EC) N139/2004).

Specific topics will be covered: - Extraterritoriality; - Effects doctrine; - International cartels; - Leniency policy; - Relevant market concept; - National champion theory; - Bilateral agreements on the application of competition law, and the two generations of cooperation agreements; and - International instruments dealing with competition rules and policy (International Competition Network(ICN), and the postponed calendar for a multilateral -or rather plurilateral- agreement within the WTO framework).

EU Competition Rules and US Antitrust Law will be contrasted and Competition cases having an international dimension will be discussed.

Minimum Qualifications

-Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school or PhD

-Three or more years of practice or teaching experience.

-Superior academic credentials required.

Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Instructor - AdjunctPosting Date:March 20, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 16, 2026Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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