Antitrust & Competition Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate in Los Angeles, California. This role involves representing clients in antitrust litigation and supporting DOJ and FTC investigations. Ideal candidates have 2–6 years of antitrust experience and strong legal research and writing skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $235,000 to $390,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and parental leave, with flexible spending accounts and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of antitrust experience with strong knowledge of antitrust law.
• Experience with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC service is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil antitrust litigation in federal and state courts.
• Support responses to DOJ and FTC civil conduct investigations.
• Conduct substantive legal research and draft legal documents.

Skills

Antitrust law

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Antitrust & Competition Associate

Location: Los Angeles, California

A leading national practice is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Antitrust & Competition team. The group advises clients on high-stakes civil litigation, DOJ and FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal antitrust enforcement matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with experienced antitrust practitioners on complex and often industry-shaping matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil antitrust litigation in federal and state courts.
• Support responses to DOJ and FTC civil conduct investigations.
• Assist with criminal antitrust enforcement matters, including document collection, interviews, and advocacy.
• Conduct substantive legal research and draft motions, memoranda, and investigative submissions.
• Develop a nuanced understanding of antitrust theories, enforcement trends, and economic analysis.

Who You Are

• 2–6 years of antitrust experience, with strong grounding in substantive antitrust law.
• Experience with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC service is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills with strong academic credentials.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with sound judgement and strong communication skills.

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $390,000 DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, along with Flexible Spending Accounts and performance-based bonuses

Interested? Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.