M&A Antitrust Associate

5 Legal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal seeks an associate to join their Antitrust & Competition team for any US office. A candidate with 3 years of antitrust merger-review experience and a track record in major firms or government is preferred.

The role emphasizes advocacy, submissions, Second Requests, and trial-ready preparation, along with advising on merger agreements and due diligence. Excellent academics and Bar eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of antitrust merger-review experience.
• Experience in major law firms or government is preferred.
• Strong advocacy and submission skills for merger investigations.
• Ability to work in a team, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare advocacy and submissions for merger investigations (DOJ/FTC) and state AGs.
• Work on Second Requests and prepare witnesses for depositions/hearings.
• Litigate merger challenges and advise on merger agreements, due diligence and integration planning.
• Contribute to business development by explaining antitrust policy implications.

Skills

Antitrust experience

Mergers & Acquisitions

Litigation support

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.