825 Antitrust jobs in the United States

Job Description

Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Antitrust Associate for a leading global law firm to join their esteemed Antitrust and Competition team in Palo Alto. Candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience (law school class years 2019 to 2023) for client representation in civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. Substantive knowledge of antitrust law is required. Ideally, candidate should also have experience working with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC government service. Strong writing and analytical skills and top academic credentials are a must.

Compensation:
The annual compensation range for this position is between $235,000 and $390,000 contingent upon qualifications and operational considerations.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health care coverage.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time.
Parental leave.
Basic life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Job Description

Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Antitrust Associate for a leading global law firm to join their esteemed Antitrust and Competition team in San Francisco. Candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience (law school class years 2019 to 2023) for client representation in civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. Substantive knowledge of antitrust law is required. Ideally, candidate should also have experience working with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC government service. Strong writing and analytical skills and top academic credentials are a must.

Compensation:
The annual compensation range for this position is between $260,000 and $420,000 contingent upon qualifications and operational considerations.

Benefits:
Comprehensive health care coverage.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time.
Parental leave.
Basic life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Job Description

Position Title: Antitrust Associate Attorney
Location: Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL | Hybrid
Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually
About the Opportunity

Leading international law firm, Fortune Best Places to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• 3–5 years antitrust litigation/counseling experience at law firm or DOJ/FTC

• Excellent academic credentials; judicial clerkship a plus

Items Needed to Apply : Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample.

For confidentiality reasons, the client’s name is not disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will receive full details upon initial screening.

Job Description

Position Title: Antitrust Associate Attorney
Location: Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL | Hybrid
Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually
About the Opportunity

Leading international law firm, Fortune Best Places to Work.

Key Responsibilities

• 3–5 years antitrust litigation/counseling experience at law firm or DOJ/FTC

• Excellent academic credentials; judicial clerkship a plus

Items Needed to Apply : Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample.

For confidentiality reasons, the client’s name is not disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will receive full details upon initial screening.

Job Description

Antitrust Associate Attorney (1st–8th Year) – Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco of New York

Direct Counsel is working with an elite Am Law 100 firm seeking a junior to senior associate (1st–8th year) to join its nationally recognized Antitrust and Competition team in Washington, D.C. , Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York . This team is part of a rapidly growing practice, offering associates the chance to work on high-impact matters at the forefront of antitrust law.

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

• Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, pretrial motions, and case strategy .

• Interact with enforcement agencies such as the DOJ and FTC , as well as state attorneys general.

• Conduct internal investigations and advise clients on antitrust compliance.

• Collaborate across teams and offices in a dynamic, fast-paced practice.

• 1–8 years of experience in antitrust/competition law from a leading law firm, government agency, or clerkship.

• Substantive experience in either civil antitrust litigation or government investigations is required.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

• Experience working with or appearing before the FTC, DOJ , or other regulatory bodies is strongly preferred.

• Clerkship experience and/or an academic background in economics or related fields is a plus.

• Must be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice in the jurisdiction in which you reside.

Compensation: $225,000 - $435,000

Job Description

Associate – Litigation/Merger Control – Antitrust
Locations: Austin, Century City, Chicago, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.
Practice Area: Antitrust
Experience Level: 2–5 years (3rd–5th year associate class)
Compensation: Cravath scale

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm with an immediate need for a highly qualified Antitrust Associate.

The firm’s nationally recognized Litigation & Trial Department is seeking a motivated and skilled associate to join its expanding Antitrust team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of substantive experience in antitrust litigation and/or merger control, with strong familiarity across key statutes such as the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

Responsibilities:

• Handle complex antitrust matters including litigation, investigations, and merger clearance.

• Conduct legal research and analysis on antitrust laws, regulatory issues, and economic competition.

• Draft motions, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery responses.

• Support all stages of litigation, including depositions, trial prep, and client communications.

• Engage in merger review processes and coordinate with government enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in antitrust litigation and/or merger control.

• Strong academic credentials and JD from an accredited law school.

• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.

• Licensed to practice or eligible to waive into one of the firm's listed jurisdictions.

• Prior experience with an Am Law firm or relevant government agency is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading antitrust practitioners on high-profile matters in a collaborative and high-performing environment. The firm offers top-of-market compensation and a commitment to professional growth.