Antitrust Associate: Mergers, Compliance & Investigations

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its renowned Antitrust practice within the Litigation & Enforcement department.

Location: Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will advise corporate clients on merger reviews, antitrust compliance, investigations, and related transactional matters, and will handle government investigations alongside top practitioners.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant antitrust experience advising corporate clients on antitrust laws and regulations.
• Experience with pre-merger antitrust due diligence and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of current antitrust laws and regulations.
• Experience with Second Request compliance.
• Experience defending corporate clients in government antitrust investigations.
• Thorough understanding of the government antitrust investigation process.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience at the FTC or DOJ Antitrust Division preferred; government and law firm experience welcome.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct antitrust due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Assess deal- and conduct-related antitrust risks and lead the review process.
• Interview clients and discuss matters with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and review antitrust documents for transactions.
• Handle Second Requests and responses in investigations.
• Represent clients in FTC/DOJ/state investigations.
• Prepare white papers and advocacy materials for agencies.
• Prepare clients for hearings and depositions.
• Advise on antitrust compliance and investigation procedures.
• Represent in consent negotiations, hearings and litigation.
• Monitor developments in antitrust laws and regulations.
• Train and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Antitrust experience

Second Request compliance

Government investigations

Merger due diligence

Regulatory understanding

Education

District of Columbia Bar

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its renowned Antitrust practice within the Litigation & Enforcement department.

Location: Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will advise corporate clients on merger reviews, antitrust compliance, investigations, and related transactional matters, and will handle government investigations alongside top practitioners.