Antitrust & Competition Associate — High-Impact Litigation (Hybrid)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Mergers

Government investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Analytical thinking

Drafting skills

Client counseling

Communication

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

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