Antitrust & Competition Associate

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate with 3–4 years of post-JD experience, excluding judicial clerkships, to join its sophisticated global competition practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience with antitrust litigation, transactional matters, and government investigations, including matters before the FTC and state attorneys general.

Responsibilities

• Handle antitrust litigation and complex competition matters.
• Advise clients on transactional antitrust issues, including merger-related matters.
• Represent clients in government investigations and proceedings.
• Assist with investigations before the FTC and state attorneys general.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategies for complex antitrust matters.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of post-JD experience, excluding judicial clerkships.
• Demonstrated experience in antitrust litigation, transactional antitrust matters, and investigations.
• Experience with matters before the FTC and/or state attorneys general.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.