Antitrust Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking an Antitrust Associate to join its world-class antitrust litigation practice. The role focuses on handling high-profile and complex cases across industries such as technology, life sciences, medical, media, financial services, transportation, and consumer products. This position offers the opportunity to engage in civil antitrust litigation, investigations, and agency-related work, with significant responsibilities in both plaintiff-side and defense-side matters.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Handle civil antitrust litigation and investigations.
• Collaborate on merger-related and other antitrust agency investigations.
• Work on cases involving market-leading companies across competitive sectors.

Requirements

• 1–6 years of experience at a law firm or government agency.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred experience in the technology and life sciences sectors.
• Valuable additional experience:
  • Non-antitrust government investigations.
  • Clerkship or judicial internship experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the jurisdiction of employment.

Skills

• Expertise in civil antitrust litigation.
• Ability to manage complex, high-profile cases.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Bonuses: Discretionary merit bonuses.
• Health and Wellness:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements.
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
  • Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
  • Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Parental Support:
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Parenting concierge and telemedicine.
  • Backup childcare (in-home and center-based).
  • Tutoring and college coaching.
• Retirement and Savings:
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Health Savings Accounts (with firm contribution).
  • Flexible spending accounts.
• Insurance:
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary options for critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and long-term care.
  • Pet insurance.
  • ID theft protection.
• Additional Perks:
  • Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
  • Medicare consulting.
  • Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.