Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is looking for Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney in Washington, DC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662886904 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney
Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC
Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney to join the Antitrust practice of a leading Am Law firm. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex antitrust matters related to mergers and acquisitions, regulatory filings, and government investigations in a sophisticated and collaborative practice.
Responsibilities

• Advise clients on antitrust and competition issues in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Prepare and manage Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings and provide guidance on reportability requirements.
• Coordinate foreign antitrust filings and multi-jurisdictional regulatory analyses.
• Assist in Second Request investigations and other government antitrust reviews.
• Draft and negotiate antitrust-related provisions in transaction agreements, including risk-shifting covenants.
• Manage document reviews, regulatory responses, and compliance with antitrust agency requirements.
• Collaborate with transactional teams to identify and mitigate antitrust risk in complex deals.
• Utilize legal technology tools and document review platforms to support antitrust investigations and filings.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of antitrust experience in a law firm and/or government setting.
• Demonstrated experience handling HSR filings and merger review matters.
• Experience advising on antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with Second Request investigations or agency reviews strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with document review platforms or AI-assisted legal technology tools is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in New York or Washington, DC, or ability to obtain admission promptly.

Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $290,000 - $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. A comprehensive benefits package is also offered. read more