M&A Antitrust Associate

5 Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal is seeking an associate for its Antitrust & Competition team in the United States. The ideal candidate has 3 years of merger-review experience at a major firm or government agency and a track record of world-class client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities include advocacy submissions in merger investigations, handling Second Requests, preparing witnesses for depositions, litigating merger challenges, and advising on merger agreements, due diligence, and integration planning.

Qualifications

• 3 years of antitrust merger-review experience.
• Experience at a major law firm or government agency.
• Experience with DOJ/FTC merger investigations and state AGs.
• Experience with Second Requests and witness preparation.
• Litigation of merger challenges and advising on merger agreements, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Strong communication, client service, and teamwork.

Skills

Antitrust merger-review

Major firm/government experience

Advocacy submissions

Second Requests

Witness preparation

Litigation of merger challenges

Merger agreements due diligence

Integration planning

Client service

Teamwork

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.