Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented associate with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join their Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in New York, New York. This role offers an opportunity to engage in complex antitrust investigations, enforcement actions, and private litigation involving issues such as monopolization and merger challenges. The associate will also contribute to cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy in sectors like technology, AI, life sciences, and energy.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance and risk management strategies.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, from drafting pleadings to trial.
• Stay informed on competition developments and priorities.
• Engage in cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in antitrust litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Prior clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Experience or interest in civil antitrust/unfair competition litigation and merger reviews.
• Familiarity with antitrust issues in the technology sector is highly preferred.
• Admission to the New York and/or DC Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York and/or DC Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.