M&A Clearance Team Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
An esteemed law firm is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney to join its Mergers & Acquisitions Clearance Team. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of antitrust regulatory compliance and high-profile corporate transactions. The role is particularly focused on Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act compliance and global merger control issues, serving as a key contributor to a dynamic, cross-functional legal team. Ideal for attorneys with early-career experience in antitrust-related M&A clearance, this position involves both domestic and international regulatory aspects of corporate transactions.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Assess reportability under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act)

• Prepare and manage HSR form filings

• Coordinate with clients, internal corporate teams, and opposing counsel

• Collaborate with European-based colleagues on international merger control compliance

• Support antitrust, corporate, and private equity practices

• Participate in substantive antitrust analysis of competitor transactions

• Contribute to Second Request responses and general antitrust counseling

• Receive ongoing training and guidance from senior attorneys and partners

Requirements:

• 1–4 years of experience in antitrust/competition-related M&A clearance

• Strong background in regulatory/corporate M&A (preferred)

• Experience working with private equity clients (a plus)

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively across teams

• Outstanding drafting and communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of employment

Skills:

• Expertise in HSR Act compliance and merger control

• Strong analytical and legal research abilities

• Ability to manage complex regulatory filings

• Effective cross-functional communication skills

• High proficiency in handling sensitive client interactions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Compensation aligned with responsibilities, experience, and internal equity

If a major corporation is involved in a front page dispute, chances are that this firm is handling the defense. The full service law firm is ultimately all about trial work, enticing hungry young associates from top law schools to join their offices. In Washington DC, you can be guaranteed that the serious fellow in the conference room is the CEO of a major corporation, although associates will spend a few years in the library before they get to meet him. Support staff, compensation, and office environment are all top of the line. The training program and relatively speedy partnership track are an added bonus as well.