Antitrust Litigation & Investigations Associate Attorney

Antitrust Associate

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Associate to join a premier Antitrust & Competition practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in handling sophisticated antitrust litigation, government investigations, and enforcement matters involving some of the most complex competition issues in the market.

The ideal candidate will have substantive antitrust experience, strong analytical abilities, and a desire to work on high-profile civil, regulatory, and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex antitrust and competition matters
• Handle all phases of:
  • Antitrust litigation
  • Civil conduct investigations
  • Government enforcement matters
  • Competition-related disputes
• Represent clients before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Assist with criminal and civil antitrust enforcement matters
• Conduct legal research and draft:
  • Motions
  • Briefs
  • Legal memoranda
  • Investigative submissions
• Manage discovery, witness preparation, and case development
• Advise clients on antitrust compliance, risk assessment, and competition law issues
• Collaborate with clients, economists, experts, and government agencies

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Law school class years 2019–2023
• 2–6 years of antitrust and competition law experience
• Substantive knowledge of U.S. antitrust law
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Antitrust litigation
  • DOJ investigations
  • FTC investigations
  • Civil conduct investigations
  • Criminal antitrust enforcement matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding academic credentials

Preferred Experience

• Prior DOJ or FTC experience
• Experience working directly with government enforcement agencies
• Government service involving antitrust or competition matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $235,000 – $390,000
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance

Why This Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice
• Work on sophisticated litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters
• Gain exposure to DOJ and FTC proceedings
• Collaborate with leading antitrust attorneys, economists, and industry experts
• Significant responsibility, client interaction, and professional development opportunities

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