Lateral Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Title: Lateral Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm based in Palo Alto, CA, is currently looking to add a talented Lateral Antitrust Associate Attorney to its Antitrust and Competition team. This position involves handling complex matters related to civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement issues. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and substantive knowledge in antitrust law, along with a strong ability to provide top-tier legal representation in a highly competitive environment.

Duties:

• Represent clients in civil antitrust litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Provide counsel on DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations and criminal enforcement.
• Collaborate with enforcement agencies to develop case strategies.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, motions, briefs, and filings related to antitrust cases.
• Analyze and interpret complex legal issues involving antitrust laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on antitrust compliance and strategies.
• Handle a variety of civil and criminal enforcement matters for clients across different industries.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of relevant experience in antitrust law (preferably from law school class years 2018 to 2022).
• Strong familiarity with civil litigation, DOJ/FTC investigations, and criminal enforcement matters.
• Experience interacting with enforcement agencies is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex cases in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance.

Certifications:

• An active member in good standing with the State Bar of California or eligibility to waive into the Bar.

Skills:

• Substantive knowledge of antitrust laws and competition policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and legal analysis capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork with legal teams and enforcement agencies.

Job Location:

• Palo Alto, CA.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits with contribution matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.