About the Position:
Our client, a prominent global law firm, is seeking an experienced M&A/regulatory antitrust lawyer to join its large Chicago office. This person will be joining a team within the firm’s Chambers-ranked practice group that handles compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and coordinates with the European-based team on international merger control compliance. This top-tier law firm has a long history of involvement with many of Chicago’s business, legal, civic, and educational institutions, and devotes significant resources to impactful pro bono legal work in the community.

Highlights:
· Chambers-ranked practice
· Top of market compensation
· Recognized on Time Magazine’s and Statista’s 2024 list of America’s Top Law Firms
· Named a best place to work for both women and LGBTQ
· Support/training from current team members and antitrust partners
· Well-being and Professional Development initiatives

Responsibilities:
· Handle compliance relating to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act
· Assess HSR reportability
· Prepare HSR forms
· Manage filing preparation
· Coordinate with firm’s European-based team on international merger control compliance
· Antitrust analysis of competitor transactions, Second Request responses and general antitrust counseling

Required Qualifications:
· 3 or more years of antitrust and competition experience, with a focus on regulatory/corporate M&A
· Experience with or an interest in merger reviews
· Background working for private equity fund clients (on top of prior legal experience) is a plus

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000.