Associate Attorney- Antitrust
Direct CounselSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted May 8, 2025
260000 - 420000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Antitrust Associate for a leading global law firm to join their esteemed Antitrust and Competition team in San Francisco. Candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience (law school class years 2019 to 2023) for client representation in civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. Substantive knowledge of antitrust law is required. Ideally, candidate should also have experience working with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC government service. Strong writing and analytical skills and top academic credentials are a must.
Requirements
- 2-6 years of experience
- Substantive knowledge of antitrust law
- Experience working with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC government service
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Top academic credentials
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discretionary, performance-based bonuses