Mid-Level Antitrust Associate

Job Description

A leading Am Law firm is seeking a mid-level Antitrust Associate to join its highly regarded Antitrust practice in Washington, DC.

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This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated, broad-based antitrust practice handling matters across complex litigation, government investigations, merger review and strategic counseling. The successful candidate will work on high-profile matters involving the FTC, DOJ and state attorneys general, while gaining meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop across the full spectrum of antitrust law.

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The position offers a salary range of $215,000 – $355,000, depending on experience.

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Responsibilities:

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• Represent clients in complex antitrust litigation, including high-profile and multi-district proceedings.
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• Handle matters involving parallel civil litigation and government investigations.
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• Represent clients before the FTC, DOJ and state attorneys general in conduct and merger investigations.
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• Work on investigations involving alleged price-fixing, market allocation, monopolization and other potentially anticompetitive conduct.
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• Advise clients on mergers and transactions presenting competition and regulatory concerns.
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• Provide strategic antitrust counseling regarding distribution practices, competitive collaborations, non-compete arrangements and other commercial issues.
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• Assist clients with the development and implementation of antitrust compliance programs.
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• Deliver antitrust training and presentations to senior executives, management teams and boards.
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• Take meaningful responsibility for matters while working directly with partners and clients.
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Qualifications:

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• Junior to mid-level associate with substantive antitrust experience, ideally gained within a leading antitrust practice.
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• Broad exposure across antitrust litigation, investigations, merger review and/or counseling is preferred.
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• Experience engaging directly with the FTC and/or DOJ is strongly preferred.
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• Strong understanding of U.S. antitrust law and current enforcement trends.
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• Excellent written advocacy, analytical and legal research skills.
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• Strong litigation and advocacy capabilities.
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• Ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgment.
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• Commercial, practical approach to complex legal and business issues.
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• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
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Benefits:

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• Base salary of $215,000 – $355,000 , depending on experience.
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• Opportunity to join a sophisticated and highly regarded Washington, DC antitrust practice.
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• Exposure to significant litigation, merger and government investigation matters.
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• Direct interaction with clients and senior attorneys.
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• Meaningful responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of matters.
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• Broad experience across contentious, regulatory and advisory antitrust work.
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• Clear opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
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• Collaborative working environment within a leading national law firm.
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If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

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Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.