Lateral Associate - Antitrust

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join their Antitrust and Competition team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in client representation for civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. Substantive knowledge of antitrust law is required.

Duties

• Represent clients in civil litigation and enforcement matters.
• Engage in DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations.
• Handle criminal enforcement matters.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Substantive knowledge of antitrust law.
• Experience with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC service preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Top academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong communication abilities.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.