Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented associate with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Washington, DC. This role offers the 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.

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in relevant jurisdictions.

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.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.