Antitrust Associate Attorney

A highly regarded international Am Law 100 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its sophisticated Antitrust and Competition practice This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Barnett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $225,000 - $325,000 per year A bit about us: Antitrust Associate Attorney Locations: Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; or Minneapolis, MN Experience: 2–5 years Compensation: $225,000–$320,000, plus potential discretionary bonus Schedule: Hybrid, with three days per week in the office A highly regarded international Am Law 100 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its sophisticated Antitrust and Competition practice. This opportunity is available across several major U.S. offices and offers the chance to work on complex, high-stakes antitrust matters within a collaborative and well-established platform. The firm is particularly respected for its work at the intersection of business, government, litigation, and regulatory policy. Associates benefit from sophisticated matters, meaningful responsibility, significant client exposure, strong professional development resources, and a culture considered more collegial and flexible than many traditional BigLaw environments. Why join us? Why Consider This Opportunity? Sophisticated antitrust matters within an Am Law 100 platform International firm resources with a reputation for a collaborative and collegial culture Meaningful client contact and substantive responsibility Strong attorney development and mentoring programs Recognized commitment to pro bono work Hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in office Flexible compensation and billable-hour options Multiple major-market office locations Opportunity to build a long-term practice within a highly respected regulatory and litigation platform The firm offers multiple billable-hour and compensation tracks, allowing attorneys to select a structure that better aligns with their professional and personal priorities. Compensation may vary depending on the selected track, market, experience, credentials, and other relevant factors. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range is $225,000 to $320,000, with the potential for additional discretionary bonus compensation. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement benefits Paid and all-purpose leave Wellness programs Backup childcare resources Professional development programming Firm-sponsored cultural and social activities Interested candidates should be prepared to provide a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Job Details Responsibilities The associate will take an active role in litigating complex antitrust matters, including: Drafting and responding to written discovery Taking and defending depositions Researching and drafting complex motions and briefs Working closely with economic and industry experts Managing day-to-day case strategy and discovery Supervising junior associates and other members of the case team Communicating with clients and contributing to the overall management of matters Qualifications Qualified candidates will have: Two to five years of substantive antitrust litigation experience Experience gained at a nationally recognized law firm, government agency, or comparable sophisticated practice Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, brief writing, and expert-related work Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills Strong academic credentials Admission to the bar of the office in which they are applying, or eligibility for admission by waiver Judicial clerkship experience is valued, although current judicial clerks are not being considered through agency submissions at this time. 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