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 civil litigation, class action defense, and antitrust matters, providing significant responsibility and growth opportunities.

Duties

• Participate in antitrust audits and compliance programs.
• Engage in antitrust counseling and litigation.
• Handle government investigations and enforcement matters.
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions and international cartel investigations.
• Contribute to class action litigation and private treble damage litigation.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of antitrust experience.
• Background in civil litigation and class action defense.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills.
• Large firm experience preferred.
• Completion of a federal clerkship is strongly considered.
• Virginia bar admission required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.

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.