Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience and exceptional academic credentials. The ideal candidate should possess transactional antitrust experience, including HSR and deal counseling, and merger investigations before regulatory bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. Experience in antitrust compliance counseling and agency-facing work is highly desired. The candidate must demonstrate strong research and writing skills, academic performance, and the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously. Admission to practice in New York, California, or the District of Columbia is required.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on antitrust laws and regulations.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, and agreements.
• Analyze complex antitrust issues and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Participate in merger investigations and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on client matters.
• Represent clients in meetings and negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated on developments in antitrust law and policy.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in antitrust law.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New York, California, or the District of Columbia.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Transactional antitrust experience, including HSR and deal counseling.
• Familiarity with merger investigations before regulatory bodies.
• Experience in antitrust compliance counseling and agency-facing work is a plus.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in New York, California, or the District of Columbia.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional writing and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.

We are impressed with this large firm's New York practice which includes the traditional practice areas of a standard full service firm, but also includes a significant international practice which adds a certain glamour and excitement to the daily grind. Partners and associates alike are accessible here, although the foreign headquarters may mean that partnership is not. Project finance work is hot in these lovely New York offices, which remain bustling in the evening hours.