Antitrust - Competition Associate; NY or DC

Antitrust & Competition Associate

Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC

Class Year: 2021–2022 (4th–5th Year Associate)

A leading national law firm is seeking a 4th–5th year associate to join its Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in either its New York or Washington, DC office. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional and regulatory matters within a highly regarded, collaborative practice.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience handling complex Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings and advising on the antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, gained in a law firm and/or government setting.

Associates in this role will support transactions and investigations by:

• Advising clients on HSR reportability
• Preparing and filing premerger notifications
• Coordinating foreign competition filing analyses
• Managing clean team protocols
• Drafting antitrust risk-shifting covenants in purchase agreements
• Representing clients in Second Request investigations and similar agency reviews

Experience with legal technology tools — including document review platforms and AI-assisted review or workflow solutions — is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant antitrust experience (Class of 2021–2022)
• Strong background in HSR compliance and merger review
• Experience in AmLaw 100 firms and/or government agencies preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Superior writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a sophisticated and collegial team environment

Education & Bar Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in the bar of the jurisdiction where practicing
• Admission to the New York Bar or D.C. Bar (as applicable) will be required as a condition of employment