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Associate - Antitrust / Competition

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Palmdale, CA 93550, US

Salary

$235,000 - $390,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • An AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Antitrust & Competition associate for its investigations, litigation, and enforcement team in locations including Dallas, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
  • The role involves driving briefing, discovery, and strategy on civil antitrust litigation, as well as supporting DOJ/FTC investigations and criminal enforcement matters.
  • Candidates should have 2–6 years of antitrust experience from a top firm, clerkship, or agency, with substantive antitrust knowledge being essential.
  • The base salary for this position ranges from $235,000 to $390,000, along with a discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
  • The firm offers mentorship, client exposure on significant matters, and opportunities for cross-office collaboration across key US markets.

Antitrust Associate | Investigations, Litigation, Enforcement

Locations: Dallas, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding an Antitrust & Competition associate to a nationally recognized team handling civil litigation, DOJ/FTC conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. The work is complex, high-stakes, and cross-office.  

Role Summary

  • Drive briefing, discovery, and strategy on civil antitrust litigation in federal court.

  • Support and lead on DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations and criminal enforcement matters.

  • Collaborate with senior lawyers on case theory, economic evidence, and agency advocacy.

Candidate Profile

  • 2–6 years of antitrust experience from a top firm, clerkship, or agency. Substantive antitrust knowledge required.

  • Experience with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC service is a plus.

  • Strong writing, sharp analytical judgment, and excellent academic record.

Why This Role

  • A top firm in this space with a deep bench in investigations and trial work.

  • Direct client exposure on market-moving matters across tech, life sciences, and industrials.

  • Real mentorship, tight teams, and a platform that supports growth from day one.

  • Multiple office options across key US markets; cross-office collaboration is standard.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $235,000–$390,000, plus discretionary performance bonus. Full benefits including health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, basic life insurance, and FSAs.

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