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Antitrust Associate — Washington, DC

An Am Law 20 firm

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We are seeking an antitrust associate to join a busy Washington, DC antitrust & competition practice. The role involves advising on US antitrust laws across complex corporate and litigation matters, including merger reviews, joint ventures, unilateral conduct, private enforcement, and regulatory counseling.

The team handles high‑stakes domestic and cross‑border matters for sophisticated corporate clients and interacts regularly with government agencies. The successful candidate will work on deal clearance and litigation matters, collaborating with senior lawyers and multidisciplinary teams.

The position offers competitive compensation, bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be prepared to contribute immediately on substantive antitrust matters and to develop client-facing skills.

  • Minimum 3 years of antitrust experience at a nationally recognized law firm or in a federal government agency
  • Preferably experience with merger clearance and agency proceedings
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research and writing skills
  • Clear, persuasive verbal communication and client-facing abilities
  • Well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated

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