Junior/Mid-Level/Senior Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Antitrust Associate Attorney at various levels (Junior/Mid-Level/Senior) to join its dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in analyzing transactions for competition issues, handling merger control filing requirements, and providing substantive analysis, procedural expertise, and filing logistics, particularly in accordance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act and implementing Rules.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of transactions to identify and address competition issues.
• Manage merger control filing requirements, with a focus on compliance with the HSR Act and its implementing Rules.
• Provide substantive analysis of antitrust matters, including procedural issues and filing logistics.
• Advocate before the DOJ and FTC in antitrust matters, with a focus on technology, life sciences, and private equity transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance in various sectors.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing transactions for competition issues and managing merger control filing requirements.
• Proven expertise with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act and its implementing Rules, including substantial HSR filing experience.
• Background in advocating before the DOJ and FTC in antitrust matters.
• Familiarity with technology, life sciences, and private equity transactions in the context of antitrust.
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Analytical skills for comprehensive transaction analysis.
• Procedural expertise in managing merger control filing requirements.
• Advocacy skills for effective representation before the DOJ and FTC.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational proficiency in handling filing logistics.