Job Description
Job DescriptionAntitrust Associate Attorney (1st–8th Year) – Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco of New York
Direct Counsel is working with an elite Am Law 100 firm seeking a junior to senior associate (1st–8th year) to join its nationally recognized Antitrust and Competition team in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York. This team is part of a rapidly growing practice, offering associates the chance to work on high-impact matters at the forefront of antitrust law.
Key Responsibilities:
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Represent clients in government investigations, enforcement actions, and complex civil antitrust litigation.
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Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, pretrial motions, and case strategy.
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Interact with enforcement agencies such as the DOJ and FTC, as well as state attorneys general.
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Conduct internal investigations and advise clients on antitrust compliance.
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Collaborate across teams and offices in a dynamic, fast-paced practice.
Qualifications:
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1–8 years of experience in antitrust/competition law from a leading law firm, government agency, or clerkship.
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Substantive experience in either civil antitrust litigation or government investigations is required.
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Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
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Experience working with or appearing before the FTC, DOJ, or other regulatory bodies is strongly preferred.
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Clerkship experience and/or an academic background in economics or related fields is a plus.
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Must be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice in the jurisdiction in which you reside.
Compensation: $225,000 - $435,000