Antitrust & Competition Associate — High-Impact Litigation

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

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.