Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney specializing in antitrust to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising on competitive strategies, regulatory compliance, and antitrust litigation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide business counsel and represent clients in a variety of antitrust-related matters across domestic and international landscapes.

Duties:

• Conduct antitrust audits and develop compliance programs tailored to client needs.
• Provide comprehensive antitrust counseling for a diverse range of business operations.
• Represent clients in antitrust litigation and manage government investigation matters.
• Counsel clients on business competition and ensure adherence to antitrust standards.
• Support clients in class action litigation, debarment proceedings, and state aid concerns.
• Manage investigations and defense in grand jury and criminal prosecution cases.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and associated competition implications.
• Engage in international cartel investigations, especially about EU regulations.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies on international trade and EU regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of legal experience with a focus on M&A, HSR, merger compliance, and transactional counseling.
• Proven expertise in premerger processes and the ability to handle significant responsibilities independently.
• Demonstrated experience in large law firms or relevant government agencies preferred.
• Federal clerkship experience is a strong advantage.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must hold an active license to practice law.

Skills:

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented, with a high level of professionalism and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location:

• Washington, DC

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.