Principal - Antitrust & Competition (Digital and Technology)

Keystone; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Keystone in San Francisco is seeking a Principal in our Antitrust & Competition practice to apply economic rigor to complex issues. You will lead multifaceted engagements involving merger advisory and regulatory strategy, working closely with clients at the intersection of law and economics.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Economics with 8+ years of relevant experience and a proven track record in leadership. We promote diversity and seek to foster an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements involving merger advisory and regulatory strategy.
• Guide project teams in economic modeling and client communication.
• Design behavioral studies related to consumer behavior and competition.

Skills

Leadership

Economic modeling

Client communication

Behavioral economics

Education

PhD in Economics or related discipline

Job description

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

Keystone is a premier strategy and economics consulting firm solving the most complex challenges of competition, strategy, and intellectual property for leading technology firms and global brands. 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. You are a leader who thrives in ambiguity, confidently managing teams, mentoring colleagues, and engaging with clients at the intersection of law, policy, and economics.

Keystone AI offers opportunities to lead analytically demanding, high-visibility projects that define market contours, regulatory strategies, and competition frameworks. Collaboration with top-tier academic and industry experts across economics, law, and technology. 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

US Salary Range: $250,000 - $265,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, 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.