Junior Antitrust/Competition Associate

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a junior-level associate to join its Antitrust & Competition practice. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes matters, including merger investigations, complex regulatory reviews, and antitrust litigation. Ideal candidates will have experience navigating second request investigations or merger litigation and an interest in expanding their expertise in matters involving federal enforcement agencies.

Location

• Boston, MA

Duties

• Assist in handling antitrust investigations by the FTC and DOJ

• Support litigation involving regulatory challenges to mergers and acquisitions

• Provide counsel during second request processes and pre-merger notification procedures

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy development in complex merger control matters

• Participate in regulatory risk assessments and client advisories

• Draft legal memoranda, court filings, and agency submissions

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in antitrust law, preferably involving second requests or merger litigation

• Familiarity with federal regulatory agencies, including the FTC and DOJ

• Ability to manage tasks across a variety of antitrust and competition matters

• Prior government experience (FTC/DOJ) is a plus but not required

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in a state bar or eligibility for prompt admission in Massachusetts

Skills

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical reasoning

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Interest in expanding expertise in complex antitrust and competition issues

• Collaborative mindset with strong communication abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available to attorneys and staff

• Compensation structure aligned with internal equity and candidate experience