Associate - Litigation and Merger Control in Antitrust and Competition

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled associate with expertise in antitrust litigation and/or merger control to join its expanding practice in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of relevant experience and strong writing skills, joining the 3rd to 7th year associate class.

Duties

• Assist in navigating antitrust regimes and securing merger approvals.
• Support in resolving or defeating litigation and enforcement challenges.
• Collaborate with a team to address local and cross-border antitrust risks.
• Engage in defending clients in various litigation and administrative actions.
• Participate in government investigations and enforcement actions.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in antitrust litigation and/or merger control.
• Substantive knowledge of antitrust law.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in California or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.