Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview

A prominent law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a dedicated mid-level associate attorney with specialized experience in antitrust law to join its dynamic team. This position involves offering high-level legal counsel and advocacy on a range of complex antitrust and competition issues. The ideal candidate will bring both a strong foundation in merger compliance and transactional counseling and the ability to provide insightful, strategic guidance in complex legal matters.

Duties

• Conduct thorough assessments for antitrust audits and compliance programs.
• Provide counsel on antitrust and competition law, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Represent clients in antitrust litigation, including class actions, government investigations, and debarment proceedings.
• Assist with international and cross-border antitrust matters, such as EU regulations, international trade, and state aid within the EU.
• Engage in high-stakes investigations involving grand juries, criminal prosecutions, and international cartels.
• Support merger and acquisition transactions with antitrust risk assessments and compliance strategies.
• Contribute to private treble damage litigation cases on behalf of clients.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in antitrust law with a focus on M&A, HSR, merger compliance, and transactional counseling.
• Prior experience in premerger processes is crucial for this role.
• Proven record of excellence in drafting and research; large firm or relevant government agency experience preferred.
• Federal clerkship experience is highly valued.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background with high academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to handle complex and high-pressure cases with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Job Location

• Chicago, IL

This international law firm has 20 offices with over 900 attorneys on its team. Its service areas include financial services litigation, technology and outsourcing, healthcare law, government, criminal and regulatory investigations, real estate and land use, environmental, energy law, insolvency and restructuring, product liability and mass torts, corporate, private wealth services, employee benefits, banking and finance, patents, labor and employment, intellectual property, class action and antitrust and trade regulation.