Antitrust Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Antitrust Associate to join its team in Richmond, Virginia. The successful candidate will engage in a dynamic practice involving antitrust audits, compliance programs, litigation, and government investigations, providing strategic counsel to clients in various sectors.

Duties

• Conduct antitrust audits and develop compliance programs.
• Provide antitrust counseling and strategic advice.
• Engage in antitrust litigation and government investigations.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions and related compliance.
• Handle international cartel investigations and EU regulatory matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in M&A, HSR, and transactional counseling.
• Premerger experience is essential.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills.
• Large firm or relevant government agency experience preferred.
• Federal clerkship completion is strongly considered.
• Virginia bar admission required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.