M&A Antitrust Associate

5 Legal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal seeks an associate for their Antitrust & Competition team in one of their US offices. The ideal candidate has 3 years of experience in antitrust merger-review matters and a strong track record in world-class client service and teamwork.

Qualified candidates bring experience from major law firms or government practice, familiarity with DOJ/FTC merger investigations, Second Requests, witness preparation, and related litigation. Bar admission in the relevant state is required or attainable.

Qualifications

• Experience with DOJ/FTC merger investigations or state AG reviews is strongly preferred.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on Second Requests and witness preparation for depositions/hearings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on merger agreements, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Litigate merger challenges and support advocacy in investigations.
• Collaborate within a large team to serve high-profile client needs.

Skills

Antitrust merger review

Teamwork

Client service

Communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

One of the best firms to work for in Big Law seeks an associate to join their Antitrust & Competition team for any of their US Offices.

The ideal candidate must have 3 years of experience working on antitrust merger-review matters.

Qualified candidates will have a major law firm or government experience and a proven track record of commitment to world-class client service and teamwork. Experience preparing advocacy and submissions in merger investigations conducted by U.S. federal agencies (DOJ/FTC) and state attorneys general, working on Second Requests, preparing witnesses for depositions/investigational hearings, litigating merger challenges, and advising companies on merger agreements, due diligence, and integration planning is strongly preferred. Comparable experience working on such matters at antitrust enforcers is just as valuable. Experience with business development efforts explaining the implications of changes in antitrust merger policy is a plus. Candidates should have strong client and technical skills, be team-oriented, and have a problem-solving personality. A strong work ethic, solid interpersonal skills, and a motivated, entrepreneurial outlook are essential. Candidates must also possess excellent academic credentials along with superior communication and organizational skills and be (or have the ability to become) a member of the Bar in the state in which they will work and reside.