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Orion Placement

Employment Attorney

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$175K - $250K/yr

Why You Will Love Working Here Our team genuinely enjoys working together and values collaboration over competition. Attorneys regularly share ideas, mentor one another, and work through challenging ...

Corporate Tools

The Lawyer

Post Falls, ID · On-site

$70K - $150K/yr

As one of our "The Lawyers" you'll be working with a curated group of fun and talented lawyers to ... We move fast and we grow fast and you will need to enjoy beating our competition and helping us do ...

Corporate Tools LLC

The Lawyer

Post Falls, ID · On-site

$70K - $150K/yr

As one of our "The Lawyers" you'll be working with a curated group of fun and talented lawyers to ... We move fast and we grow fast and you will need to enjoy beating our competition and helping us do ...

Bloomberg LP

Associate Antitrust Counsel

New York, NY · On-site

You'll need to have: - At least two full years of experience practicing as an antitrust/competition lawyer at a top firm (or equivalent experience) with a working understanding of both US and UK/EU ...

White & Case LLP

Associate, Competition

Valley, AL · On-site

$235K - $365K/yr

Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers Qualifications * Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification * Experience handling complex ...

White & Case LLP

Associate, Competition

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$235K - $365K/yr

Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers * Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification * Experience handling complex legal tasks and ...

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Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

New York, NY • On-site

Direct Counsel
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$225K - $310K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Antitrust & Competition Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York City or Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 1-3 years of antitrust experience to join a nationally recognized Antitrust & Competition practice. The team advises clients on complex antitrust investigations, merger reviews, government enforcement actions, high-stakes litigation, and cross-border regulatory matters across industries including technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and energy.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in complex antitrust investigations, government enforcement actions, and private antitrust litigation.

  • Advise clients on merger reviews before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

  • Assist with cross-border transaction advocacy and global regulatory strategy.

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings.

  • Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on antitrust and competition law issues.

  • Advise clients on antitrust compliance, risk management, and competition law developments.

  • Support all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and regulatory proceedings.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on high-profile domestic and international matters.

Qualifications

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

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

  • 1-3 years of antitrust, competition, regulatory, or government investigations experience at a major law firm.

  • Experience with antitrust litigation, merger reviews, government investigations, or competition counseling is preferred.

  • Prior judicial clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience is preferred.

  • Familiarity with antitrust issues affecting the technology sector is highly preferred.

  • Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

  • Strong academic credentials.

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $225,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

    • Mental health and wellness programs

    • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

    • Short- and long-term disability coverage

    • Industry-leading parental leave

    • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

    • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility