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Antitrust Associate

McGuireWoods LLP
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job Description

The Washington, DC office of McGuireWoods seeks an Associate to join its Antitrust group.

McGuireWoods’ national government investigations and white collar litigation group has the experience and credibility clients trust with their most sensitive matters. This deep bench of more than 80 attorneys represents individual and corporate clients across industries in civil, criminal and congressional investigations and enforcement matters at the federal and state levels. The team brings decades of experience across the nation handling investigations and litigation at the intersection of business, politics and law.

Businesses Should Be Able To Use All Available Tools And Strategies To Compete. At McGuireWoods LLP, We Look For Creative, Practical Ways For Clients To Compete Effectively With Maximum Flexibility And Acceptable Risk. We Serve Clients As Business Counselors, Trial Lawyers And Agency Professionals Throughout The World In Virtually Every Significant Area Of Antitrust And Competition Law, Including

  • Antitrust Audits and Compliance Programs
  • Antitrust Counseling
  • Antitrust Litigation and Government Investigations
  • Business Antitrust Counseling
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Debarment Proceedings
  • European Competition, International Trade and EU Regulatory
  • Grand Jury Investigations and Criminal Prosecutions
  • International Cartel Investigations
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Treble Damage Litigation
  • State Aid within the EU

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Salary: $235,000 - $355,000

Job Requirements

  • McGuireWoods is seeking qualified candidates with 2 to 5 years of antitrust experience and a demonstrated background in civil litigation and class action defense.
  • While civil litigation and class action experience is essential for this position, associates will be able to participate in all aspects of the practice and can expect to receive significant responsibility early on.
  • Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required, large firm experience is preferred.
  • Candidates who have completed a federal clerkship will be strongly considered.
  • Please submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
  • DC bar is required.

NOTICE TO SEARCH FIRMS: Firms that wish to present candidates to McGuireWoods LLP must have an active agreement in place. All search firm candidates should be submitted via the Search Firm Portal. All other unsolicited submissions by search firms will be deemed not accepted. For questions or access to the portal, please contact the appropriate Attorney Recruiting Manager.

Salary : $235,000 - $355,000

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