Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney (Hybrid – DC)

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

An international AmLaw 50 antitrust and competition practice in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle merger reviews, investigations, litigation, and compliance counseling for multinational clients.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Washington, DC Bar in good standing, and 3–4 years of post‑JD antitrust experience, with strong writing, advocacy, and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of post‑JD experience in antitrust and competition law
• Experience handling antitrust litigation matters, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations
• Experience representing clients before FTC, DOJ, and state AGs preferred
• Knowledge of merger clearance processes and government enforcement actions
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation in federal and state courts
• Assist with merger clearance reviews and regulatory filings
• Advise clients during FTC/DOJ/state AG investigations
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex competition issues
• Draft motions, briefs, agency submissions, and client memoranda
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to support matters
• Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and policy

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Merger clearance reviews

Regulatory investigations

Legal research

Writing and advocacy

Client interaction

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active DC Bar admission

Job description

An international AmLaw 50 antitrust and competition practice in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle merger reviews, investigations, litigation, and compliance counseling for multinational clients.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Washington, DC Bar in good standing, and 3–4 years of post‑JD antitrust experience, with strong writing, advocacy, and client communication skills.