Antitrust & Competition Associate — Hybrid, DC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Professional development programs

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

An international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney in its Washington, DC office. This role offers exposure to merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counseling across diverse industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, and 3–4 years of post‑JD antitrust experience, including litigation, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations.

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 antitrust and competition law experience.
• 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.

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.

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

An international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney in its Washington, DC office. This role offers exposure to merger reviews, government investigations, antitrust litigation, and compliance counseling across diverse industries.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, and 3–4 years of post‑JD antitrust experience, including litigation, merger reviews, and regulatory investigations.