About the Position:
Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an antitrust attorney to join its Downtown Los Angeles office as an associate. The firm coordinates multi-jurisdictional merger control filings, assesses transaction risk, structures compliant deals, and negotiates remedies for its antitrust and competition clients.

Highlights:
· Ranked by Vault on the 2025 “Best Law Firms to Work For” list
· Established programs designed to support personal well-being, work-life balance, and professional satisfaction
· Firm supports nonprofit organizations, community development projects, and legal service programs in the United States and abroad

Responsibilities:
· Prepare and oversee HSR filings and guide clients through DOJ and FTC merger review, including coordination of filings across multiple jurisdictions
· Perform antitrust due diligence and counsel clients on competition risks arising in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
· Support the broader antitrust practice on government investigations, litigation, counseling, and compliance matters
· Collaborate on cross-border, multidisciplinary teams serving clients in technology, healthcare, private equity, energy, financial services, and consumer products

Required Qualifications:
· 2-4 years of antitrust experience gained at a law firm or a government agency
· Substantial hands-on HSR experience, including handling Second Requests and negotiating timing agreements
· Background in substantive merger analysis, such as market definition, competitive effects, and remedies, along with familiarity with DOJ, FTC, and state attorney general investigations
· Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills

Location:
Los Angeles – Downtown, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $245,000 – $320,000.