Antitrust Litigation Associate Attorney

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Antitrust Associate Attorney – 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 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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

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