Antitrust & Competition Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Disability and life insurance

Adoption assistance

Dependent backup care

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a 4th–5th year Associate to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. This role includes advising clients on HSR reportability, preparing complex filings, and representing clients in regulatory investigations. Ideal candidates should have experience handling antitrust matters in major law firms or government settings and possess strong academic credentials. Compensation ranges between $290,000 and $310,000, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 4th–5th year Associate (Class of 2021–2022) with demonstrated experience in antitrust matters.
• Experience with HSR filings and mergers and acquisitions preferred.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on HSR reportability and pre-merger notifications.
• Prepare and manage HSR filings.
• Support merger transactions with antitrust risk advice.
• Represent clients in Second Request investigations.

Skills

Antitrust risk assessment

Excellent communication skills

Regulatory strategy expertise

Strong writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-approved law school

Job description

Location: Washington, DC or New York

A leading national law firm is seeking a 4th–5th year Associate (Class of 2021–2022) to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated merger reviews, investigations, and complex competition matters within a highly regarded and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) reportability and pre‑merger notification requirements
• Prepare and manage complex HSR filings
• Coordinate foreign filing analyses across multi‑jurisdictional transactions
• Support merger transactions by advising on antitrust risk and regulatory strategy
• Draft antitrust risk‑shifting covenants in purchase agreements
• Represent clients in Second Request investigations and agency reviews
• Manage clean team protocols and regulatory compliance processes

Who You Are

• 4th–5th year Associate (Class of 2021–2022)
• Demonstrated experience handling complex HSR filings and M&A antitrust matters
• Experience in a major law firm and/or government setting preferred
• Exposure to Second Request investigations or similar regulatory reviews strongly preferred
• Strong academic credentials from an ABA‑approved law school
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Admitted and in good standing in DC or New York, or eligible for timely admission

Compensation

Salary Range: $290,000 – $310,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan (with matching); disability and life insurance; adoption assistance; and dependent backup care.

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