Antitrust Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and discretionary bonus opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k)

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Excellent long-term career development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking an Antitrust Associate in Washington, DC, to join a prestigious national law firm. This role offers an opportunity to provide counsel on complex antitrust litigation and government investigations, while collaborating with a well-respected team.

The ideal candidate should have 2nd–4th year experience in antitrust law, including DOJ and FTC investigations. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $235,000 – $280,000, along with performance bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2nd–4th year associate.
• Experience in antitrust litigation, investigations, merger clearance, and counseling.
• Government or law firm antitrust experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation and investigations.
• Advise on DOJ and FTC investigations and enforcement matters.
• Assist with merger clearance and HSR filings.

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Active Washington, DC Bar admission

Job description

Antitrust Associate

Location: Washington, DC

A leading national law firm is seeking a 2nd–4th year Associate to join its Antitrust team in Washington, DC. This is an excellent opportunity to advise national and international clients on sophisticated antitrust litigation, government investigations, merger clearance and competition counselling while working alongside a highly regarded practice. The role offers broad exposure to DOJ and FTC investigations, complex litigation and high‑profile transactional matters in a collaborative and growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state antitrust litigation and investigations
• Advise clients on DOJ and FTC investigations and enforcement matters
• Assist with merger clearance and HSR filings for M&A transactions
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and competition law issues
• Draft motions, briefs and other substantive legal filings
• Support civil and class action antitrust litigation through all phases
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic competition law advice
• Work closely with clients on complex domestic and cross‑border antitrust matters

Who You Are

• 2nd–4th year associate
• Experience in antitrust litigation, investigations, merger clearance and/or counselling
• Government or law firm antitrust experience required
• DOJ or FTC experience strongly preferred
• Experience with HSR filings, State Attorneys General investigations, depositions or oral argument is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong research, analytical, writing and organisational skills
• Active Washington, DC Bar admission
• Collaborative, commercially minded and committed to outstanding client service

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $280,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Performance and discretionary bonus opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible hybrid working arrangement and excellent long‑term career development.