Antitrust Associate - Washington, D.C.

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a highly qualified associate to join the Antitrust Team in our Business Litigation practice, resident in our Washington, DC office. This position offers the opportunity to represent national and international clients in all phases of federal and state antitrust matters, including DOJ/FTC investigations, civil and class action litigation, counseling, and review and clearance of M&A transactions.

Successful candidates will have two to four years (law school class years 2021 to 2023) of government or law firm experience in antitrust (investigations/litigation, M&A/merger clearance, and/or counseling). Antitrust experience working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is strongly preferred. Experience with HSR matters, state attorneys general, depositions, or oral argument is a plus. Excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization skills, attention to detail, writing and analytical skills are required, as is active membership in the Washington, DC bar.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position in the Washington, D.C. office is $235,000 to $280,000. Compensation for this position in other offices will vary; the anticipated compensation range for other locations is available here.

Actual initial salary will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Please contact Nadine Ott, Associate Recruiting Manager, with any questions at nadine.ott@faegredrinker.com.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.

About Faegre Drinker

Faegre Drinker is an international law firm designed for clients. With over 1,300 legal and consulting professionals in 22 locations spanning the globe, we bring our clients fresh, workable ideas to support their most complex business and legal challenges. Our client focus and trust in one another is grounded in a culture of collaboration, collegiality, civility, respect, diversity and inclusion. We welcome colleagues who think creatively, embrace complex challenges and constantly strive to improve.