Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Htprof; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm in Washington, DC, seeks an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney to join its esteemed practice. The role involves handling sophisticated antitrust matters across litigation, investigations, merger reviews, and regulatory work, with collaboration from leading practitioners.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, 3+ years of antitrust experience, and strong drafting and communication skills to advise major corporations

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive antitrust practice.
• Experience with FTC/DOJ investigations and state AGs.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex antitrust litigation.
• Defend clients in government investigations.
• Assist clients through merger investigations and regulatory review processes.
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, presentations, and memoranda.
• Work directly with clients, regulators, and opposing counsel on sophisticated competition matters.

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Location Washington, DC
Hybrid

Type Direct Hire

ID GA157-2758479

Posted Oct 2, 2026

Antitrust & Competition Practice Group

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID

Our Client

Our client, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated antitrust matters spanning high-stakes litigation, government investigations, merger reviews, regulatory enforcement actions, and strategic business counseling.

The successful candidate will collaborate with leading antitrust practitioners while advising major corporations on complex competition issues before federal and state regulatory agencies and in courts across the country.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive antitrust practice in a law firm, government agency, or comparable environment
• Strong background in antitrust litigation, merger review matters, and government investigations
• Familiarity with investigations and enforcement proceedings involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general
• Deep understanding of antitrust law, enforcement trends, and competition policy
• Ability to analyze complex business and legal issues while providing practical, business-oriented guidance
• Strong drafting skills involving motions, briefing, memoranda, investigative submissions, and client advisories
• Confidence managing sophisticated matters with increasing levels of responsibility and autonomy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to client service
• Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and strong problem-solving abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex antitrust litigation matters involving federal and state antitrust laws
• Defend clients in government investigations involving allegations of price-fixing, monopolization, market allocation, and other competition-related issues
• Assist clients through merger investigations and regulatory review processes
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, presentations, and strategic counseling memoranda
• Work directly with clients, regulators, and opposing counsel on sophisticated competition matters

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized antitrust practice that regularly handles some of the most significant competition matters in the country. Attorneys in this group enjoy meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge issues involving mergers, investigations, litigation, and compliance counseling.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial environment, and commitment to professional development. Associates receive substantial mentorship while building sophisticated practices that offer long-term growth and advancement opportunities.

Competitive Salary: $215,000 - $355,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.