Antitrust Attorney

The Washington, DC office of an elite international law firm is seeking an associate to join its nationally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated antitrust matters at a leading law firm, representing major clients in complex litigation, investigations, and competition law matters. The firm is also open to considering candidates based in New York . Attorneys with 2–8+ years of experience are encouraged to apply, with counsel-level candidates also being considered.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil antitrust disputes, including complex litigation involving significant commercial and regulatory issues.
• Assist with investigations and enforcement proceedings conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission.
• Manage litigation tasks including discovery, deposition preparation, motion drafting, and development of case strategy.
• Advise clients on competition law matters, including potential anticompetitive conduct, competitor collaborations, distribution arrangements, and merger-related issues.
• Support internal investigations, merger reviews, and other regulatory matters involving antitrust considerations.
• Conduct legal research, prepare written advocacy, and assist with matters before state and federal courts.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients on challenging matters, taking ownership of assignments and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2–8+ years of substantive antitrust and competition law experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or comparable practice. Counsel-level candidates will also be considered.
• Experience in civil antitrust litigation, government investigations, enforcement proceedings, or merger-related matters.
• Strong litigation background, including experience with discovery, depositions, legal research, and drafting.
• Sound understanding of antitrust principles and the evolving competition law enforcement landscape.
• Experience dealing with federal or state courts and/or the DOJ and FTC preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials, with outstanding analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $245,000–$550,000 annually , based on class year (counsel-level also being considered).
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated antitrust litigation and investigations alongside an established Antitrust & Competition team.
• Exposure to complex matters involving clients across a range of industries, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, media, and consumer products.
• Meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and strong opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative work environment with long-term career growth at a top-tier international law firm.

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 Max Tofts for a confidential discussion.

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.