Associate Attorney - Compliance

Job Description

Job Description Antitrust Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Antitrust practice within the Litigation & Enforcement department.

Location Washington, D.C.

Position Overview The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of antitrust laws and government regulatory procedures, with experience advising corporate clients on merger reviews, antitrust compliance, investigations, and related transactional matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience handling sophisticated government investigations and complex antitrust issues to work alongside leading practitioners.

Responsibilities

Conduct antitrust due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

Assess deal-related and conduct-related antitrust risks and lead the antitrust review process.

Conduct client interviews and discussions with opposing counsel regarding antitrust matters.

Prepare and review legal documents related to the antitrust aspects of corporate transactions.

Handle Second Requests and responses to compulsory process in government antitrust investigations.

Represent clients in investigations conducted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and state antitrust authorities .

Prepare white papers, presentations, and other advocacy materials for government agencies.

Prepare clients for investigational hearings and depositions.

Advise clients and internal transaction teams on antitrust compliance and government investigation procedures.

Represent clients in consent negotiations, hearings, and antitrust litigation.

Monitor developments in antitrust laws and regulations and advise clients regarding their implications.

Train and mentor junior associates.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant antitrust experience advising corporate clients on antitrust laws and regulations.
• Experience with pre-merger antitrust due diligence and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of current antitrust laws and regulations.
• Experience with Second Request compliance .
• Experience defending corporate clients in government antitrust investigations conducted by the FTC, DOJ, and/or state authorities.
• Thorough understanding of the government antitrust investigation process.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience at the FTC or DOJ Antitrust Division preferred; candidates with a combination of government and law firm experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar required.

Compensation The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000–$310,000 annually , depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Application Requirements Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript .