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Venable LLP

Antitrust Associate (Mid-Level)

Washington, DC · On-site

$215K - $355K/yr

Our Antitrust practice seeks a talented mid-level to senior antitrust associate with broad-based experience across the full spectrum of antitrust law - everything from high-stakes litigation to ...

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How much do antitrust jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for antitrust in the United States is $65,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Antitrust job?

An Antitrust job involves analyzing and enforcing laws that promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic practices. Professionals in this field work for government agencies, law firms, or corporations to investigate mergers, anti-competitive behavior, and compliance with antitrust regulations. They may conduct legal research, review business practices, and advise clients on regulatory risks. Antitrust specialists help ensure a competitive market by preventing price-fixing, market allocation, and other unfair trade practices.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an antitrust attorney or specialist?

Antitrust professionals spend their days analyzing mergers and acquisitions, assessing business practices for potential competition concerns, and preparing briefs, reports, or presentations for clients and regulatory bodies. Much of the work involves conducting legal or economic research, collaborating with economists, business professionals, and regulators, and sometimes representing clients during negotiations or proceedings. Tasks may also include monitoring regulatory developments and advising organizations on antitrust compliance. The role often requires juggling multiple cases or projects simultaneously, making time management and teamwork especially important. These responsibilities ensure that organizations operate within legal parameters while promoting fair and open market competition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Antitrust position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Antitrust attorney or specialist, you need a deep understanding of antitrust laws, economic principles, and legal research, typically backed by a law degree (JD) and relevant bar admission or advanced economics qualifications. Familiarity with legal research databases (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw), regulatory compliance tools, and sometimes economic modeling software is essential. Strong analytical thinking, persuasive communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams set outstanding professionals apart. These skills and qualities are crucial to effectively analyze complex market behaviors, advise clients or employers, and advocate in high-stakes regulatory settings.

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Infographic showing various Antitrust job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,488 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Antitrust Of Counsel Attorney

Direct Counsel

Los Angeles, CA

$460K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Antitrust Of Counsel Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust Of Counsel to join the nationally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice of a premier Am Law firm. This opportunity is available in Century City, Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Diego, or San Francisco.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated antitrust and competition matters for leading corporations, financial institutions, and other high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in antitrust law, government investigations, enforcement actions, or complex antitrust litigation and will thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on a broad range of antitrust and competition law matters
  • Represent clients in government investigations, internal investigations, and enforcement actions
  • Handle matters involving federal and state antitrust regulators, including interactions with the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission
  • Manage and support complex civil antitrust litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Conduct and oversee discovery, including document review, witness preparation, and deposition strategy
  • Draft and argue pretrial motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings
  • Represent clients in state and federal courts and before regulatory authorities
  • Develop litigation and investigation strategies in collaboration with partners and client teams
  • Work closely with clients on competition-related compliance, risk management, and enforcement issues
Qualifications
  • Significant experience in antitrust and competition law
  • Experience with government investigations, internal investigations, and enforcement proceedings, and/or complex civil antitrust litigation
  • Strong experience handling discovery, motion practice, and complex case management
  • Experience representing clients before federal and state courts as well as government enforcement agencies
  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills
  • Strong judgment and ability to manage sophisticated matters independently
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Prior federal judicial clerkship experience is preferred
  • Background in economics or a related discipline is preferred
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in California
Why Join

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing and highly regarded antitrust practice that advises clients on some of the most significant competition, enforcement, and litigation matters in the market. Attorneys in this group work alongside nationally recognized practitioners on high-profile matters involving cutting-edge legal and economic issues.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated client base, and commitment to providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated compensation for this position starts at $460,000 annually, with actual compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities

Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity recruiter and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.