Junior/Mid-Level/Senior Antitrust Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Antitrust Associate Attorney to join its team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing transactions for competition issues, possess expertise in merger control filing requirements, and demonstrate proficiency in navigating the intricacies of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act and implementing Rules.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough analyses of transactions for potential competition issues, with a focus on HSR Act compliance.
• Provide substantive analysis, identify procedural issues, and manage filing logistics related to HSR compliance.
• Advocate before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in antitrust matters.
• Handle antitrust aspects of technology, life sciences, and private equity transactions, contributing to successful deal outcomes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in analyzing transactions for competition issues, with a focus on HSR compliance.
• Familiarity with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act and implementing Rules, including substantive analysis and procedural nuances.
• Strong background in advocacy before the DOJ and FTC in antitrust matters.
• Experience in technology, life sciences, and private equity transactions is a significant advantage.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Location: Washington, DC

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.