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Antitrust & Competition (Litigation and/or Merger Control) Associate (2-5 yrs.)

chicago, il • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Legal

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a mid-level Antitrust & Competition Associate to join its highly regarded and expanding antitrust practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in antitrust litigation, merger control, or both , who is looking to work on some of the most sophisticated competition matters in the market.

The practice advises multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, and other leading organizations on high-stakes antitrust litigation, government investigations, merger clearance matters, and competition-related regulatory issues across domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on antitrust and competition law matters, including merger review and regulatory clearance processes.
  • Represent clients in antitrust litigation, class actions, government investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to complex competition law issues.
  • Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, regulatory filings, and client communications.
  • Assist with merger review matters, including Second Request investigations and related regulatory proceedings.
  • Support clients facing government investigations involving cartel allegations, price-fixing, monopolization, unfair competition, and other competition-related issues.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas on cross-border and multidisciplinary matters.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in antitrust litigation and/or merger control.
  • Strong substantive knowledge of antitrust and competition law.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Experience handling sophisticated litigation, regulatory, or transactional antitrust matters.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Candidates within approximately the third through seventh year of practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join one of the nation's most highly regarded antitrust and competition practices.
  • Work on complex domestic and international antitrust matters, including merger clearance, litigation, investigations, and enforcement actions.
  • Represent major corporations, financial sponsors, and other market-leading clients.
  • Gain exposure to high-profile, precedent-setting matters and significant client responsibility.
  • Benefit from extensive mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a market-leading compensation package, including discretionary bonus opportunities and a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support attorney well-being and professional success.

Base Salary Range (Depending on Class Year):

  • Class of 2026: $225,000
  • Class of 2025: $225,000
  • Class of 2024: $235,000
  • Class of 2023: $260,000
  • Class of 2022: $310,000
  • Class of 2021: $365,000
  • Class of 2020: $390,000
  • Class of 2019: $420,000
  • Class of 2018: $435,000

Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses based on performance and other factors.

The firm also offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, wellness programs, family-support resources, and professional development opportunities.

This opportunity is available in multiple major U.S. markets across the firm's national platform.

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