Antitrust and Merger Control Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development

Mentorship program

Collaborative culture

Pro bono & community engagement

Well-being benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Antitrust and Merger Control Associate in Austin, TX, focusing on HSR compliance and merger control. Candidates should have 2–4 years of experience in Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, merger reviews, and antitrust regulatory clearance, with opportunities to engage in government investigations, counseling, compliance, and litigation.

JD required with bar admission, and strong analytical, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of antitrust and competition law experience.
• Experience with Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and Second Requests.
• Substantive antitrust analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Familiarity with government investigations and enforcement proceedings.
• Experience advising on competition-related risks and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings.
• Navigate merger review processes before the DOJ and FTC.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings.
• Conduct antitrust due diligence.
• Advise clients on competition-related risks in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Collaborate with cross-border and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Antitrust experience

Regulatory filings

Legal research

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Antitrust and Merger Control Associate in Austin, TX. The role focuses on HSR compliance and merger control, requiring 2 to 4 years of experience in Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, merger reviews, and antitrust regulatory clearance. The Associate will engage in government investigations, counseling, compliance, and litigation within the broader antitrust practice.

Duties

• Prepare and manage Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings
• Navigate merger review processes before the DOJ and FTC
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings
• Conduct antitrust due diligence
• Advise clients on competition-related risks in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Collaborate with cross-border and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• 2-4 years of antitrust and competition law experience
• Experience with Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and Second Requests
• Substantive antitrust analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Familiarity with government investigations and enforcement proceedings
• Experience advising on competition-related risks and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research abilities
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams

Benefits

• Structured development and mentorship
• Collaborative culture with world-class colleagues
• Meaningful pro bono and community engagement
• Well-being benefits, including family-forming support and mental health resources