Antitrust Attorney (United States)

Job Title

Antitrust Attorney

Locations

Multiple locations available throughout the United States

Salary/Package

Basic salary + bonus + comprehensive benefits package, dependent on qualifications, experience, seniority and portable book size where applicable

About The Firm

An AmLaw 100 law firm with a nationally recognized antitrust, competition, investigations and litigation platform. The firm advises leading corporations, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, technology companies, healthcare businesses, life sciences companies, consumer brands and global enterprises on complex antitrust and competition matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a sophisticated AmLaw 100 platform with strong institutional clients, complex cross-border matters, meaningful agency-facing work and long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on antitrust, competition, merger control, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and related litigation matters.
• Support M&A and private equity transactions through antitrust risk analysis, deal strategy, merger clearance and regulatory approval processes.
• Represent clients in investigations and enforcement proceedings involving the DOJ, FTC, state attorneys general and other regulatory authorities.
• Draft, review and negotiate advocacy materials, position papers, discovery responses, pleadings, motions and settlement-related documents.
• Advise clients on day-to-day antitrust counseling, including pricing, distribution, information sharing, competitor collaborations, trade association activity and compliance programs.
• Participate in client meetings, agency presentations, depositions, witness interviews and strategic discussions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-7+ years of legal experience, ideally focused on antitrust, competition, merger control, investigations, antitrust litigation, regulatory enforcement, or M&A-related antitrust counseling.
• Experience with DOJ, FTC, state attorney general or other competition authority investigations is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting M&A, private equity transactions, second requests, merger clearance or competition filings preferred.
• Strong litigation, drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess legal, regulatory, commercial and reputational risk in complex matters.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to articulate legal and business strategy clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and client priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and client-service focused.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across practice groups.

Certifications

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
• Admission to the State Bar in the state where the candidate resides or practices.

Benefits of Firm

• Market-competitive salary, bonus eligibility and compensation structures aligned with experience, performance and contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health resources, wellness programming and access to confidential employee assistance support.
• Retirement savings plans, firm contributions where applicable, life insurance, disability coverage and access to financial planning resources.
• Structured training, partner mentorship, associate development programs, business development coaching and opportunities to gain direct client exposure early.
• Access to sophisticated antitrust, competition, investigations, litigation and M&A-related matters for leading corporate, private equity and institutional clients.
• Active diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, affinity networks, sponsorship programs and a collaborative culture focused on retention and advancement.
• Meaningful pro bono opportunities, community engagement initiatives.