Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York City or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join a nationally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice. The team advises clients on complex antitrust investigations, merger reviews, government enforcement actions, high-stakes litigation, and cross-border regulatory matters across industries including technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and energy.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex antitrust investigations, government enforcement actions, and private antitrust litigation.

• Advise clients on merger reviews before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

• Assist with cross-border transaction advocacy and global regulatory strategy.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings.

• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on antitrust and competition law issues.

• Advise clients on antitrust compliance, risk management, and competition law developments.

• Support all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and regulatory proceedings.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on high-profile domestic and international matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the New York or District of Columbia Bar.

• 1-3 years of antitrust, competition, regulatory, or government investigations experience at a major law firm.

• Experience with antitrust litigation, merger reviews, government investigations, or competition counseling is preferred.

• Prior judicial clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with antitrust issues affecting the technology sector is highly preferred.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $225,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and wellness programs

  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Industry-leading parental leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility