Antitrust Associate – Mergers

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness reimbursements

Health insurance

Parental leave

Career coaching

Backup childcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ID theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is seeking an antitrust associate with 3–6 years of mergers experience to join our team. The role focuses on high-profile merger investigations and Second Request compliance.

Based in Washington DC with flexibility for New York or San Francisco, the position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 3–6 years of antitrust or mergers experience.
• Experience handling Second Request compliance and leading a review team.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2R review processes and coordinate with partners and clients.
• Manage a team of associates and contract attorneys on merger matters.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver high-profile investigations.

Skills

Merger experience

Second Request compliance

Job description

We’re excited for you to join our world-class Antitrust practice that tackles the largest, most complex, and most high-profile antitrust merger investigations – and does so with an unmatched record of success. Our practice includes complex deals involving market-leading companies in many of the most competitive sectors, including technology, life sciences, medical, energy, financial services, transportation, and consumer product industries with a deal flow that is among the most robust in the legal industry.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we’re looking for attorneys with at least 3-6 years of experience, with particular experience with mergers. Candidates should have experience in both the substantive and process portions of Second Request compliance and should be able to manage a 2R review including leading a team of associates and contract attorneys.

Experience in the tech and life sciences sector is preferred but not required. Superior academic credentials, and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required. The position is ideally based in Washington DC with flexibility for exceptional candidates in New York or San Francisco .

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $260,000 – $390,000, based on year classification.
• Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
• Our benefits include:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
  • Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
  • Parents and caregivers resource group
  • Career coaching for working parents
  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare
  • Tutoring and college coach for older children
  • Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pretax commuter and parking benefits
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Voluntary long term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary ID theft protection
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Medicare consulting
  • Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues