Job Description
Job Description
Antitrust Associate Attorney – Midlevel
Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Competition
Washington, D.C.
(also open to Chicago, IL; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA)
Hybrid – Full-Time - 1,850 Billable Requirement
The Firm:
A globally recognized AmLaw 100 firm and consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work. This international firm is known for its collaborative culture, high-level antitrust practice, and commitment to excellence in client service. The Antitrust, Consumer Protection & Unfair Competition group is expanding and seeking a strong mid-level associate to support sophisticated litigation and regulatory matters.
Description:
- This is high-caliber antitrust work — the kind that shapes markets and makes headlines.
- The firm is seeking a mid-level associate (3–5 years) to join its nationally respected Antitrust practice. The role includes complex antitrust litigation, regulatory counseling, and agency-facing matters involving the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
- You’ll be working on significant investigations, merger reviews, and competition disputes. Expect real responsibility — drafting motions, handling discovery, preparing for depositions, contributing to strategy sessions, and advising clients navigating HSR filings and potential Second Requests.
- This is not a training-wheel role. It’s built for someone who already knows how to think like an antitrust lawyer — someone who can analyze markets, understand competitive effects, and communicate clearly under pressure.
- If you’ve been grinding in BigLaw or inside DOJ/FTC and want to continue operating at the highest level within a collaborative, nationally respected platform, this is the lane.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from a top-tier law school
- 3–5 years antitrust litigation experience
- Experience at AmLaw 100 firm or DOJ/FTC Antitrust Division
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with federal antitrust investigations
- Familiarity with merger review and HSR process
- Second Request investigation experience preferred
- Judicial clerkship experience a plus
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ability to manage complex litigation matters
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Professional maturity and team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually (based on qualifications and experience)
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal medical and parental leave
- Up to ten paid holidays
- Family care benefits
This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!