DC Antitrust & Competition Associate – Hybrid

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

Job summary

[Unknown Firm] in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with exposure to merger reviews, government investigations, and complex litigation across industries.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 3–4 years of antitrust experience, including experience with FTC/DOJ proceedings. Strong writing and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active DC Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–4 years of post-JD antitrust experience.
• Experience handling antitrust litigation, merger reviews, and investigations.
• Experience representing clients before the FTC, DOJ, and state AGs preferred.
• Knowledge of merger clearance, cartel investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving abilities.
• Superior writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with clients and government agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation in federal and state courts.
• Assist with merger clearance reviews and 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 client memos.
• Support internal and government investigations involving antitrust concerns.
• Counsel clients on antitrust compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate across practice groups to support transactional and litigation matters.
• Monitor developments in antitrust enforcement and policy.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written & oral advocacy

Collaboration

Client collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

[Unknown Firm] in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with exposure to merger reviews, government investigations, and complex litigation across industries.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 3–4 years of antitrust experience, including experience with FTC/DOJ proceedings. Strong writing and collaboration skills are essential.