WDC / LA / SF / NY Antitrust HSR Associate (4th – 8th Year)

Paul Hastings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Hastings in Washington D.C. is seeking an experienced Associate to join their Antitrust and Competition team. The role focuses on counseling clients regarding premerger notifications under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, coordinating with external counsel, and assisting in due diligence and integration planning.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years in Hart-Scott-Rodino experience and be admitted to the Bar. The offered salary ranges from $310,000 to $435,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• At least four years of Hart-Scott-Rodino experience.
• Admitted or eligible to be admitted to the Bar in the jurisdiction in which located.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
• Assist with due diligence precautions and integration planning.
• Advise clients on pre-merger antitrust considerations.

Skills

Hart-Scott-Rodino experience

Antitrust analysis

Transaction oversight

Strategic advising

Job description

Paul Hastings’ Antitrust and Competition team is seeking an Associate with at least four years of Hart-Scott-Rodino experience.

This position will consist of (1) counseling on all aspects of premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; (2) assisting with due diligence precautions and integration planning; and (3) assisting with Access Letter and Second Request responses.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Legal Counsel (Antitrust/Compliance). Conducting antitrust analysis and advising clients on pre-merger antitrust considerations and determining whether a transaction meets HSR filing requirements.
• Working closely with the M&A Practice Group (Deal Team) to oversee the transaction from inception, gathering information, and assisting with due diligence precautions and integration planning.
• Preparing and filing the HSR Form, while ensuring accuracy, and advising on strategic rationale, competitive overlaps, and supply relationships.
• Coordinating with external counsel with respect to HSR filings.

While candidates in other cities will be considered, the team is largely based in D.C., and the candidate must be admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to the Bar in the jurisdiction in which they are located.

The salary wage range for this position is a minimum of $310,000 and a maximum of $435,000 (annually). The actual pay may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal opportunity employer.