Job Description

Job ID: 365169

Practice area:- Antitrust and Competition - General,Antitrust and Competition - Mergers and Acquisitions (Corporate)

Junior to Mid-Level Antitrust Associate – Premier M&A Regulatory Practice | Washington, DC

A top-tier Am Law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Antitrust Attorney to join its Washington, DC office. This position offers a compelling opportunity to work on high-profile M&A regulatory matters and merger reviews before key federal agencies. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that blends cutting-edge legal work with a laid-back, California-influenced culture.

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An Am Law firm is hiring a Junior to Mid-Level Antitrust Attorney for its DC office. Focus on M&A merger reviews, Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, and interactions with DOJ and FTC. Join a nationally respected team with an innovation-focused culture.

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This confidential BCG Attorney Search opportunity is with a highly ranked national firm recognized for its pioneering work in technology, life sciences, and emerging companies. The Antitrust practice is a key strength of the firm, routinely handling significant merger clearance matters involving regulatory bodies such as the DOJ and FTC. The firm values mentorship, attorney development, and creativity in problem-solving.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Handle antitrust aspects of M&A transactions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings.

• Interface with federal regulatory bodies, including the DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC Bureau of Competition.

• Conduct legal research, analyze antitrust issues, and contribute to strategic case planning.

• Draft memos, regulatory responses, and internal guidance documents.

• Support partners in advising clients on complex transactional structures.

• Participate in client meetings, regulatory strategy sessions, and interdepartmental collaboration.

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Qualifications:

• JD from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials.

• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction (DC Bar preferred).

• 1–4 years of experience in antitrust law with emphasis on merger control and regulatory review.

• Familiarity with HSR Act procedures and regulatory agency interactions.

• Strong research, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage regulatory timelines and collaborate in fast-paced settings.

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is consistently recognized for its progressive, innovative, and associate-focused environment. The culture blends California-style collegiality with high-level, cutting-edge legal work. Associates benefit from early responsibility, industry-leading mentorship, and a flexible, inclusive work setting that values personal growth as much as professional excellence.

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Why This Role Is Unique:

• Direct exposure to high-value M&A antitrust transactions.

• Collaborative culture rooted in creativity, mentorship, and innovation.

• Opportunity to grow within a practice nationally ranked for antitrust expertise.

• Ideal for attorneys transitioning from regulatory bodies or boutique practices.

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BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

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