Antitrust Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health program

Family care benefits

Disability insurance

401K plan

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Pet care benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a talented associate with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role involves working on complex antitrust investigations, enforcement actions, and private litigation, including monopolization and merger challenges across technology, AI, life sciences, and energy sectors.

You will advise clients on compliance, participate in all litigation stages, and stay abreast of competition developments

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of antitrust litigation or regulatory investigations experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance and risk management strategies.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, from drafting pleadings to trial.
• Stay informed on competition developments and priorities.
• Engage in cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented associate with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex antitrust investigations, enforcement actions, and private litigation involving issues such as monopolization and merger challenges. The associate will also contribute to cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy in sectors like technology, AI, life sciences, and energy.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance and risk management strategies.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, from drafting pleadings to trial.
• Stay informed on competition developments and priorities.
• Engage in cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in antitrust litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Prior clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Experience or interest in civil antitrust/unfair competition litigation and merger reviews.
• Familiarity with antitrust issues in the technology sector is highly preferred.
• Admission to the New York and/or DC Bar.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.