Antitrust & Competition Associate - or Washington, DC

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a 4th-5th year associate (Class of ) to join the Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in our Washington, D.C. or New York City office. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience handling complex Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings and advising on antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, gained in a law firm and/or government setting.

• Advising clients on HSR reportability, preparing premerger notifications, coordinating foreign filing analyses, and managing clean team protocols.
• Experience drafting antitrust risk-shifting covenants in purchase agreements and representing clients in Second Request investigations or similar agency reviews is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools, including document review platforms and AI-assisted review or workflow solutions, is a plus.

We seek a well‑rounded, highly motivated associate with top grades, and excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills who can thrive in a sophisticated, collegial Antitrust & Competition practice. AmLaw 100 or government experience is preferred.

Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and be in good standing and an active member of the bar in the jurisdiction(s) where they practice. Timely admission to the D.C. Bar or New York Bar, as applicable, will be a condition of employment.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter noting office preference.

Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter.

In support of transparency and equity, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $290,000 and $310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.