Overview As an Antitrust & Competition Associate, you will advise multinational clients at the intersection of business, government, and regulation. You will work with leading antitrust practitioners on high-profile merger reviews, investigations, and litigation, shaping strategy and submissions. In this role you will handle complex competition issues across diverse industries while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to a culture of excellence, mentorship, and professional development. This opportunity offers exposure to pivotal enforcement actions and transformative transactions at a premier AmLaw 50 firm.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- retirement savings plans
- generous paid time off
- parential leave
- professional development programs
Responsibilities- Represent clients in antitrust litigation in federal and state courts
- Assist with merger clearance reviews and related regulatory filings
- Advise clients during investigations by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex competition law issues
- Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, whitepapers, and client memoranda
- Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns
- Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management strategies
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on transactions and litigation
- Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and competition policy
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school; active DC bar in good standing
- 3-4 years post-JD experience in antitrust and competition law
- Experience handling antitrust litigation, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations
- Preferred experience before FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general
- Knowledge of merger clearance processes, cartel investigations, and enforcement actions
- Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional writing, advocacy, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters concurrently
- Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working directly with clients and government agencies (preferred)
- collaborative
- strong communication
- client-facing
- antitrust litigation
- merger reviews
- regulatory investigations
