Mid-level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Mid-Level Antitrust Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm based in New York City is actively seeking a skilled mid-level attorney to join its high-performing litigation team, with a strong emphasis on antitrust matters. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, multijurisdictional disputes while working alongside seasoned legal professionals on high-impact cases across various industries.

Duties:

• Provide strategic legal guidance on high-stakes antitrust disputes, class actions, and broader commercial litigation.

• Design litigation approaches for complex legal matters, including procedural planning and discovery management.

• Draft and refine court submissions, including appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and pre-/post-trial materials.

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide detailed analysis involving cross-border laws and regulations, with a regional focus on Latin America and India.

• Take and defend both fact and expert witness depositions.

• Prepare and support witnesses for trial and deposition testimony.

• Supervise and participate in extensive document review processes, ensuring compliance and identification of key evidence.

• Tackle regulatory nuances in multijurisdictional filings, in coordination with global legal teams and clients.

• Prepare internal strategic memoranda regarding evolving litigation issues.

• Oversee vendor selection, litigation technology integration, and support services.

• Collaborate directly with senior attorneys and clients to develop legal strategy and client engagement materials.

• Guide junior legal professionals, contributing to their development and legal training programs.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings related to case strategy, and contribute to client development initiatives.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in antitrust and complex litigation matters within a large or international law firm setting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale litigation cases simultaneously.

• Substantive experience with antitrust compliance, class actions, and adversarial bankruptcy proceedings.

• Experience preparing strategic litigation materials across industries including technology, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, and retail.

• Practical knowledge in dealing with legal frameworks across Latin America and India.

• Strong record of drafting high-level litigation documents and providing strategic legal insight.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.M., or equivalent U.S. legal degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York is required.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead complex litigation teams.

• Proficiency in managing document review platforms and litigation technologies.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for direct client engagement.

• Strategic thinker with experience in cross-border legal environments.

• Capacity to mentor junior colleagues and manage case timelines.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.