Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm in Richmond, VA, seeks a highly skilled Mid-Level Antitrust Associate Attorney to join their team. This role is designed for a talented legal professional with strong experience in antitrust and competition law, specifically in mergers and acquisitions, merger compliance, and transactional counseling. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting businesses across various industries by providing strategic guidance and effective solutions in competitive practices.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on antitrust issues, including antitrust audits, compliance programs, and business counseling.
• Engage in complex antitrust litigation, including class action suits, government investigations, and grand jury proceedings.
• Advise on M&A activities and compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, as well as other merger and acquisition regulatory requirements.
• Support international competition matters, including European Union state aid regulations, trade compliance, and cartel investigations.
• Represent clients in private treble damage litigation and debarment proceedings.
• Collaborate on high-stakes criminal prosecutions and international cartel investigations.
• Assist with strategic planning and execution for clients involved in antitrust-related challenges or disputes.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in antitrust law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, merger compliance, and transactional counseling.
• Demonstrated experience with premerger compliance and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings.
• Proven ability to take on substantial responsibilities, including managing client interactions and complex cases.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing skills.
• Preferred background includes experience with a large law firm or a relevant government agency.
• Prior federal clerkship experience is highly advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar or eligibility for admission.

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (or ability to gain admission).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly within the context of antitrust and competition law.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal research, writing, and documentation.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with federal and international regulatory standards related to competition and trade.

Job Location:

• Richmond, VA

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.