Antitrust/Competition Litigation Counsel

Epiq Counsel; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Counsel seeks an Antitrust/Competition Litigation Counsel to support a global technology client on an active antitrust docket. This secondment offers an opportunity to operate independently in a sophisticated, high-stakes environment, handling complex matters and related government investigations.

The role is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, duration 12–18 months, starting October 2026. Work is fully remote for US-based counsel, with Pacific time hours preferred, and close

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent qualifying law degree.
• Admission in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of substantial experience handling complex antitrust/competition litigation and related government investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support complex antitrust/competition litigation matters, including monopolization, tying, price-fixing, and antitrust class actions.
• Support related government investigations involving the DOJ, FTC, and other competition authorities.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and subpoenas, and coordinate closely with outside counsel.
• Operate independently across multi-jurisdictional matters, including coordination with international competition authorities where relevant.

Skills

Antitrust litigation

Government investigations

Discovery management

Cross-jurisdictional work

Independent management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

eDiscovery tools

Job description

Epiq Counsel is seeking an Antitrust/Competition Litigation Counsel to support our client, a global technology company, on an active antitrust litigation docket.

This is a secondment engagement for an experienced antitrust litigator who can operate independently in a sophisticated, high-stakes environment. You'll support complex antitrust and competition litigation matters and related government investigations, working in close partnership with the in-house litigation team, senior business stakeholders, and government regulators.

About the Client

Our client is a global technology company with an active and evolving antitrust litigation docket, including matters involving monopolization, tying, price-fixing, antitrust class actions, and investigations before the DOJ, FTC, and other competition authorities. Our client is looking for experienced outside support to help manage this workload without sacrificing the quality and continuity the docket demands.

• Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week
• Duration: Approximately 12-18 months
• Desired Start Date: October 2026
• Work Model: Fully remote (U.S.-based)
• Time Zone: Flexible; Pacific time hours preferred
• Client Exposure: Close collaboration with client's in-house legal team, senior business stakeholders, and direct interaction with government regulators

Responsibilities

Antitrust Litigation & Investigations (primary focus)

• Support complex antitrust/competition litigation matters, including monopolization, tying, price-fixing, and antitrust class actions
• Support related government investigations involving the DOJ, FTC, and other competition authorities
• Manage discovery, depositions, and subpoenas, and coordinate closely with outside counsel
• Operate independently across multi-jurisdictional matters, including coordination with international competition authorities where relevant

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with client’s in-house legal team, senior legal leadership, and business stakeholders to advance active matters
• Interact directly with government regulators as needed
• Provide added capacity and continuity to the litigation team amid headcount constraints

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent qualifying law degree
• Admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 10 years of substantial experience handling complex antitrust/competition litigation and related government investigations
• Extensive experience with U.S. federal antitrust litigation and government investigations; experience coordinating matters involving international competition authorities is preferred
• Substantial experience at a leading law firm with a sophisticated antitrust litigation and investigations practice, or comparable senior-level in-house experience
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation and investigation workstreams

Preferred Experience

• In-house experience managing significant litigation and government investigations for a large, diversified, or multinational company
• Experience overseeing outside counsel and coordinating matters across business units and jurisdictions
• Experience advising senior executives or business leadership
• Familiarity with eDiscovery and AI-assisted investigation tools

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to work at the center of one of the most closely watched antitrust dockets in the technology sector, alongside a sophisticated in-house team and senior legal leadership. It's ideal for an experienced antitrust litigator who wants direct exposure to complex, high-profile matters and the autonomy to manage significant workstreams independently.

About Epiq Counsel

Epiq Counsel is an innovative legal services talent provider that offers meaningful work and flexibility to sophisticated, credentialed lawyers and legal professionals. Our lawyers work on a wide variety of matters for leading organizations across the U.S. Epiq works hard to provide our diverse legal talent with challenging, high-quality work that does not require sacrificing flexibility or control.

We take the time to understand each legal professional's practice areas, experience, and preferences to ensure alignment with sophisticated interim in-house opportunities. Leverage our network to work with organizations in need of top-tier legal services, and take the next step in your career by joining a vibrant community of Epiq legal professionals.

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