Junior/Mid-Level Antitrust Associate

Baker McKenzie; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie’s premier Global Antitrust and Competition Group seeks a lawyer with 2–5 years of antitrust experience. The ideal candidate will work on litigation, merger clearance, cartel and civil investigations, and advisory matters.

Strong academic credentials and excellent communication are required, with bar admission to Washington DC or eligibility to waive in. Candidates should have experience or interest in federal antitrust matters, and the ability to collaborate in a global team

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of antitrust experience (law firm or government).
• Experience in antitrust litigation, cartel defense, analyzing transactions or merger control is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle antitrust matters including litigation, merger clearance, cartels, and advisory work.
• Represent clients before regulatory agencies such as DOJ and FTC.
• Collaborate in a global team environment and contribute to market-leading antitrust practice.

Skills

Antitrust experience

Regulatory advocacy

Strong writing skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Our premiere Global Antitrust and Competition Group is the world’s largest antitrust practice, with over 365 antitrust attorneys worldwide. We annually are honored as one of the world's best antitrust law firms by Global Competition Review, with a deep bench of antitrust experts in every major jurisdiction that has active antitrust enforcement. Baker McKenzie’s U.S. antitrust team is a market leader, and has been growing significantly to meet client demands. The vibrant practice has a robust portfolio of antitrust litigation, merger clearance matters, cartel and civil conduct investigations, and cutting-edge counseling and advisory work. We are engaged on antitrust matters for some of the world's leading multinational clients for the most complex antitrust matters.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5years of experience in antitrust, either in a law firm or government environment. We welcome candidates with experience and interest in antitrust litigation (governmental and private), cartel defense, analyzing transactions and/or merger control. Extensive familiarity with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, including the review process and its implementing rules, is preferred. The ideal candidate will also possess strong advocacy skills for representing clients before regulatory agencies, including the DOJ and FTC.

Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and writing skills are required. Prior federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus. The candidate must have the ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members. Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Washington, DC bar or eligible to waive in to the Washington, DC bar.