Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

Our client, a premier international AmLaw 50 firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Washington, DC office. The role involves handling significant merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counseling for multinational clients.

The successful candidate will work with leading antitrust practitioners, advising clients on complex competition issues across industries, while developing expertise in enforcement actions and strategic deal work.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• 3-4 years of post-JD experience in antitrust and competition law.
• Experience handling antitrust litigation, merger review matters, and regulatory investigations.
• Experience representing clients before FTC/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.

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 law

Litigation

Merger reviews

Regulatory investigations

FTC/DOJ exposure

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

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 handling antitrust litigation matters, merger review matters, and regulatory investigations
• Experience representing 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 to join 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.

Application Requirements

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.