Principal - Antitrust & Competition (Digital and Technology)

keystone group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) contribution

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Keystone Group is seeking a Principal in their Antitrust & Competition practice in Boston. You will lead analytical projects on digital market definition and regulatory reform, applying your economic expertise. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Economics and over 8 years of related experience.

This role emphasizes mentorship and collaboration with top-tier experts. A competitive salary range of $250,000 - $265,000 is offered, along with benefits and bonuses. Join us to promote diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in competition economics, antitrust consulting, merger review, litigation support, or regulatory strategy.
• Proven leadership managing complex, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements involving merger advisory and regulatory strategy.
• Guide project teams through economic modeling and legal frameworks.
• Design and interpret behavioral studies related to consumer behavior.

Skills

Leadership skills

Economic modeling

Regulatory strategy

Behavioral economics

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Economics or a related discipline

Job description

About Keystone

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation.

Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to innovations and competitive ecosystems. We operate globally from offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

Position Summary

Join us as a Principal in our Antitrust & Competition practice to apply economic rigor to issues ranging from digital market definition to regulatory reform, merger analysis, enforcement support, and behavioral economics. You will lead complex, interdisciplinary engagements using tools such as merger advisory, litigation support, regulatory strategy, and behavioral economics.

You excel at translating academically rooted frameworks into business and legal insight, manage teams, mentor colleagues, and engage with clients at the intersection of law, policy, and economics.

Opportunities

• Lead analytically demanding, high‑visibility projects that define market contours, regulatory strategies, and competition frameworks
• Collaborate with top‑tier academic and industry experts across economics, law, and technology
• Work in a diverse, intellectually vibrant environment addressing emerging challenges in digital markets and competition enforcement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements involving merger advisory, regulatory strategy for digital market regimes, antitrust litigation support, and behavioral economic insight
• Guide project teams through economic modeling, legal frameworks, experimental analysis, and client communication
• Design and interpret behavioral studies or market experiments related to consumer behavior and competition
• Communicate nuanced economic findings to clients, courts, or regulators in a compelling and defensible manner
• Mentor colleagues and support growth of the Antitrust & Competition practice

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in competition economics, antitrust consulting, merger review, litigation support, or regulatory strategy
• Proven leadership managing complex, multi‑disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in merger simulation, digital platform analysis, regulatory reform (e.g., DMA, DSA, Online Safety Act), or behavioral economics
• Track record of working on digital competition, advertising markets, app stores, or platform regulation

Salary & Benefits

US Salary Range: $250,000 - $265,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) contribution, and competitive benefits package.

Actual compensation within the range will depend on the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. We seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.