M&A Clearance Team Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A highly respected law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Mergers & Acquisitions Clearance Team. This position focuses on regulatory antitrust matters, particularly related to compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act and international merger control. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to complex corporate transactions in collaboration with antitrust, corporate, and private equity teams. This is a non-litigation role ideal for attorneys with early career experience in antitrust and M&A regulatory compliance.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Assess HSR reportability for corporate transactions

• Prepare and manage the submission of HSR filings

• Coordinate closely with clients, corporate counsel, and opposing counsel

• Collaborate with European legal teams on global merger control compliance

• Support antitrust, corporate, and private equity deal teams

• Contribute to the analysis of competitor transactions from an antitrust perspective

• Assist with Second Request responses and general antitrust counseling

• Participate in ongoing training provided by senior team members and partners

Requirements:

• 1–4 years of experience in antitrust or competition-related M&A clearance

• Familiarity with the HSR Act and merger control processes

• Experience in regulatory/corporate M&A or with private equity clients (preferred)

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively across teams

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and communication skills

• Proficiency in antitrust regulatory frameworks and compliance procedures

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Comfort managing high-stakes and time-sensitive filings

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure

• Comprehensive benefits package for attorneys

• Compensation aligned with role responsibilities, experience, and internal equity

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.