Antitrust & Competition Associate — Hybrid (DC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

[Firm] in Washington, DC, hybrid role for an Associate Attorney in a premier Antitrust & Competition Practice. You will work with leading practitioners on merger reviews, government investigations, litigation matters, and compliance counseling.

The candidate will advise multinational clients at the intersection of business, government, and regulation, gaining exposure to cutting-edge competition issues across industries.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy capabilities.

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, white papers, and memoranda.
• Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns.
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on transactions and litigation.
• Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and policy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication

Collaboration

Client interaction

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

[Firm] in Washington, DC, hybrid role for an Associate Attorney in a premier Antitrust & Competition Practice. You will work with leading practitioners on merger reviews, government investigations, litigation matters, and compliance counseling.

The candidate will advise multinational clients at the intersection of business, government, and regulation, gaining exposure to cutting-edge competition issues across industries.