Law Firm
Washington, DC
Litigation - Commercial Attorney / Antitrust and Competition - General Attorney / Antitrust and Competition - Litigation and Investigations Attorney in Washington, DC
Attorney
2-4 yrs required
No
Job Title: Associate (2 – 4 years) - Litigation & Enforcement - Antitrust
Job Summary:
The Antitrust practice group within the Litigation & Enforcement department is seeking a mid-level associate with substantial expertise in government regulatory procedures. The role is based in the Washington, . office of the law firm. The primary focus is to advise clients on compliance with antitrust laws and assist in government reviews of mergers and acquisitions. The associate will represent clients in investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), . Department of Justice (DOJ), and state antitrust authorities. Additional responsibilities include conducting antitrust due diligence, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with Second Requests.
Job Responsibilities:
Associates in this position will be expected to:
- Conduct antitrust due diligence for mergers and acquisitions transactions.
- Assess and analyze deal-related and conduct-related antitrust risks, leading the antitrust review process, which includes client interviews and discussions with opposing counsel.
- Prepare and review legal documents related to the antitrust aspects of corporate transactions.
- Handle Second Requests and responses to compulsory processes in government antitrust investigations by the FTC, DOJ, and state authorities. This includes agency advocacy, drafting white papers and presentations, and preparing clients for investigational hearings and depositions.
- Provide thorough legal guidance to clients and internal teams on antitrust law compliance and the government investigation process while staying current on changes to antitrust laws and regulations.
- Represent clients in consent or other negotiations, hearings, and litigation.
- Train and mentor junior associates.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have:
- 2 – 4 years of relevant experience advising corporate clients on antitrust laws and regulations, including pre-merger due diligence and risk assessments.
- Strong knowledge of current antitrust laws and regulations.
- Experience with Second Request compliance and defense of corporate clients in government antitrust investigations brought by the FTC, DOJ, and/or state authorities, including a thorough understanding of the investigation process.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills to routinely interact with the firm’s clients and internal transactions teams on matters related to antitrust laws.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Admission to practice in the District of Columbia.
Preferred qualifications include a combination of work experience at a law firm and at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice-Antitrust Division (DOJ). Attorneys with work experience at these institutions are encouraged to apply.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
Jul 07, 2025
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