Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215.000 - 355.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development resources

Wellness initiatives

Bonus opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. The role involves handling sophisticated antitrust matters across litigation, investigations, merger reviews, and regulatory actions.

You will work with leading practitioners advising major corporations before federal and state agencies and courts nationwide. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, 3+ years of antitrust experience, and strong drafting and

Qualifikationen

• 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 FTC/DOJ investigations and state AGs.
• Deep understanding of antitrust law and competition policy.
• Proven litigation, advocacy, research, and analytical capabilities.
• Strong drafting skills in motions, briefs, memoranda, and submissions.

Aufgaben

• Represent clients in complex antitrust litigation before federal and state courts.
• Defend clients in government investigations involving price-fixing, monopolization, and market allocation.
• Assist clients through merger investigations and regulatory reviews.
• Advise businesses on antitrust compliance and competition issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, and advisory memoranda.
• Work directly with clients, regulators, and opposing counsel on competition matters.
• Develop and deliver compliance programs and training for corporate clients.

Kenntnisse

Antitrust litigation

Mergers

Government investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Analytical thinking

Drafting skills

Client counseling

Communication

Ausbildung

JD from a top-tier law school

Jobbeschreibung

Antitrust & Competition Practice Group

Location: Washington, DC

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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
• Proven litigation, advocacy, research, and analytical capabilities
• 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
• Advise businesses regarding antitrust compliance, competitive practices, joint ventures, distribution arrangements, and non-compete issues
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, presentations, and strategic counseling memoranda
• Work directly with clients, regulators, and opposing counsel on sophisticated competition matters
• Develop and deliver compliance programs, training sessions, and risk-management guidance for corporate clients and executive leadership teams
• Monitor legal developments and enforcement trends to provide proactive client counseling

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, wellness initiatives, bonus opportunities, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.