Antitrust Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, NY or Washington, DC.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 4-6 years of antitrust experience to join a sophisticated antitrust practice. The successful candidate will advise clients on complex merger reviews, antitrust compliance, government investigations, and high-stakes litigation while working on significant domestic and cross-border transactions.

• Advise clients on antitrust issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

• Conduct antitrust counseling related to merger clearance and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare and manage Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) analyses and filings.

• Handle all phases of Second Request investigations and responses.

• Represent clients in antitrust litigation and trial proceedings.

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and regulatory submissions.

• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on complex competition law matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the New York Bar or District of Columbia Bar.

• 4-6 years of antitrust experience.

• Experience with antitrust litigation and trial matters.

• Significant transactional antitrust experience, including merger counseling, HSR filings, and management of Second Requests.

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Salary: $310,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility