Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

SPG; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SPG, a premier international AmLaw 50 firm, seeks an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney in Washington, DC hybrid role. You will work alongside leading practitioners on merger reviews, government investigations, and competition matters.

The successful candidate will advise multinational clients at the intersection of business and regulation, handling complex enforcement actions and compliance counseling.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar in good standing.
• 3-4 years of post-JD antitrust/competition experience.
• Experience handling antitrust litigation, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations.
• Experience before FTC/DOJ and state attorneys general preferred.
• Knowledge of merger clearance processes and cartel investigations.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional writing, advocacy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Assist with merger clearance reviews and related regulatory filings.
• Advise clients during investigations conducted by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general.
• Conduct legal research and analysis involving complex competition law issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, white papers, and client memoranda.
• Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns.
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support transactional and litigation matters.
• Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and competition policy.

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Merger clearance

Regulatory investigations

Legal research

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Antitrust & Competition Practice Group

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID

Our client, a premier international AmLaw 50 firm with a globally recognized Antitrust & Competition Practice , is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading antitrust practitioners on some of the most significant merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation matters, and compliance counseling engagements in the marketplace.

The successful candidate will advise sophisticated multinational clients at the intersection of business, government, and regulation while gaining exposure to cutting-edge competition issues across a wide range of industries.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record

• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC , in good standing

• 3-4 years of post-JD experience (excluding judicial clerkships) in antitrust and competition law

• Experience handlingantitrust litigation matters, merger review matters, and regulatory investigations

• Experiencerepresenting clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general preferred

• Knowledge of merger clearance processes, cartel investigations, and government enforcement actions

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional writing, advocacy, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously

• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working directly with clients and government agencies preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation matters in federal and state courts
• Assist with merger clearance reviews and related regulatory filings
• Advise clients during investigations conducted by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general
• Conduct legal research and analysis involving complex competition law issues
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, white papers, and client memoranda
• Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management strategies
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support transactional and litigation matters
• Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and competition policy

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity tojoin one of the nation's most highly regarded antitrust practices. The group regularly advises global corporations on transformative transactions, high-profile investigations, complex litigation, and regulatory challenges. Attorneys enjoy significant client interaction, sophisticated matter responsibility, and direct exposure to industry-leading practitioners.

The firm is known for its culture of excellence, commitment to professional development, collegial environment, and strong mentorship programs. Associates are given meaningful opportunities to grow their practices while working on matters that shape competition law and policy worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Salary range**$260,000 - $420,000,** commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, wellness resources, professional development programs, performance-based bonuses, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.