Junior Antitrust Associate — High-Impact Litigation & Mergers

BCL Legal Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Antitrust Associate to join a nationally recognised competition practice. The role offers exposure to complex antitrust class actions, FTC and DOJ investigations, merger clearance matters, and competition counselling, with responsibility and direct client contact from early in the career.

You will work across litigation, investigations, merger reviews, and regulatory matters in a collaborative, practical environment that supports professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a leading antitrust or competition practice.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal drafting abilities.
• Exposure to antitrust litigation, investigations, merger reviews, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex antitrust litigation, including multidistrict litigation.
• Handle conduct investigations before the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general.
• Advise clients through merger investigations and regulatory reviews.
• Provide strategic antitrust counselling on distribution arrangements, competitor collaborations, non-compete restrictions, and other commercial practices.
• Draft motions, briefs, advocacy materials, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and deliver antitrust compliance programmes and training sessions for legal teams, senior executives, and boards.
• Work directly with clients to assess risk, navigate enforcement developments, and implement practical commercial solutions.

Job description

The Firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Antitrust Associate to join a nationally recognised competition practice. The role offers exposure to complex antitrust class actions, FTC and DOJ investigations, merger clearance matters, and competition counselling, with responsibility and direct client contact from early in the career.

You will work across litigation, investigations, merger reviews, and regulatory matters in a collaborative, practical environment that supports professional development