What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Antitrust & Competition Associate – Elite Am Law Platform | New York, NY- 395396 position at BCG Attorney Search?
Job ID: 395396
Practice area:- Antitrust and Competition - Litigation and Investigations
Mid-Level Antitrust & Competition Associate – Elite Am Law Platform | New York, NY
A top-tier Am Law firm seeks a Mid-Level Antitrust & Competition Associate in New York. Work on high-profile investigations, litigation, and complex regulatory matters alongside leading antitrust practitioners. Ideal for attorneys with DOJ/FTC or major law firm experience.
This is one of the nation's most prominent corporate powerhouse firms. The associates we know practice at some of the highest levels available--there is no question you will learn your craft here--and learn it well. Although there corporate section reigns supreme, we have been really impressed with the work the litigators are tackling--including white collar crime work that is fairly impressive and noteworthy. At the top of the stack in terms of compensation, there is no question that associates will work and work hard here--a precious few will even make partner in this large firm. Work hard and play hard is the motto of the overachieving associates, who frequently play on the firm's softball team or grab their neighbors for some after work happy hours.
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A prestigious, nationally recognized Am Law firm is seeking a skilled Antitrust & Competition Associate to join its expanding New York practice. This role offers exposure to complex antitrust litigation, government investigations, merger reviews, and competition counseling. With a strong reputation for excellence and high-profile matters, this opportunity provides meaningful responsibility, unparalleled training, and engagement with some of the most sophisticated antitrust issues in the country.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide legal counsel on federal and state antitrust matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis involving competition laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Draft, review, and refine legal memoranda, motions, and case filings.
• Assist in strategies for investigations, enforcement actions, and civil litigation.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on major antitrust cases and merger review projects.
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Qualifications
• Experience handling antitrust matters at a law firm, DOJ Antitrust Division, or FTC Bureau of Competition.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and client-facing abilities.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines.
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Culture & Firm Appeal
This firm is consistently recognized for its elite corporate and litigation practices, high compensation, and exceptional training environment. Known for operating at the highest levels of the legal industry, associates gain exposure to complex, headline-worthy matters from day one. The firm fosters a competitive yet collegial environment where attorneys are encouraged to excel, develop deep subject-matter expertise, and take ownership of their work. From white collar investigations to major antitrust disputes, this platform offers unmatched professional development and access to industry-leading mentors.
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Why This Role Is Unique
• Work with some of the most respected antitrust lawyers nationwide.
• Hands-on experience with major investigations, merger reviews, and high-stakes litigation.
• Ideal for attorneys with DOJ or FTC backgrounds seeking to transition into top-tier private practice.
• Significant opportunity to develop trial, regulatory, and strategic counseling skills.
• A rare opening within a highly competitive and prestigious practice group.
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Call to Action
• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.
• Explore this elite-level antitrust opportunity today.
• Submit your resume to learn more about this exciting BCG Attorney Search opportunity.
BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.
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Salary : $260,000 - $435,000