Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

Software Placement Group, a premier international law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney in Washington, DC to join its Antitrust & Competition practice. You will work on merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counseling for multinational clients.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top law school, DC Bar admission, 3-4 years of post‑JD antitrust experience, strong research and writing skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC
• 3-4 years of post‑JD experience in antitrust and competition law
• Experience handling antitrust litigation, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation in federal and state courts
• Assist with merger clearance reviews and regulatory filings
• Advise on investigations by FTC, DOJ, and state AGs
• Conduct legal research on complex competition law issues
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, and client memoranda
• Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups

Job description

Location: Washington, DC | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $260,000 - $420,000

Overview

A premier international law firm with a globally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice is seeking a talented Associate Attorney for its Washington, DC office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading antitrust practitioners on significant merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counseling matters, advising sophisticated multinational clients at the intersection of business, government, and regulation.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• 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 handling antitrust litigation matters, merger review matters, and regulatory investigations
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience representing clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general preferred
• Experience working directly with clients and government agencies preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range $260,000 - $420,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Professional development programs
• Performance-based bonuses
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Why this role

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded antitrust practice, with significant client interaction, sophisticated matter responsibility, and direct exposure to industry-leading practitioners on matters that shape competition law and policy worldwide.