Antitrust Counsel

Lateral Mid-Senior Level Associate

Practice Area: Antitrust Law, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR), Sherman Act,

Location: Los Angeles, CA (AmLaw 20 firm).

Schedule: 360 hybrid, 2,000+ billable expectation

Salary: Estimated at $250,000–$375,000 (lockstep).

Bonus: Can range from $20,000 to $50,000+, depending individual and firm performance.

Top National & Global law firm with an exceptional antitrust, competition law, cross-border transactional trade regulatory and high-stakes corporate law practice seeks to add an exceptional and experience associate to their high-stakes investigations and transactional corporate practice. The Amlaw 20 firm is seeking to expand its West Coast footprint by adding accomplished antitrust associates with fair competition law background as well as pre-merger review expertise

Join a dynamic antitrust team advising clients on DOJ and FTC investigations, merger filings (Hart-Scott-Rodino, pre-merger notifications), and complex civil litigation. You’ll manage client relationships, draft regulatory filings, coordinate internal investigations, and contribute to deal strategy. The role offers upward mobility and visibility to firm leadership, with opportunity to grow into a senior role or partnership track.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience with HSR filings, FTC/DOJ engagement, and pre-merger clearance.
• JD from an A.B.A accredited law school, with admission to the California State Bar
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney, with at least half of that time focused on fair trade, competition, pre-merger review and antitrust compliance.

Preferred:

• Experience within a top-tier law firm or highly reputable boutique practice.
• Background in civil antitrust litigation or policy work.
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills in regulatory contexts.
• Ability to work independently as required and collaborate when possible.
• Business development/entrepreneurial mindset with interest in developing a book.

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!