22 June 2026
Associate (2 - 4 years)
Compensation
$235,000 – $310,000
Key requirements
2 – 4 years of relevant experience advising corporate clients on antitrust laws and regulations, including pre-merger due diligence and risk assessments Strong knowledge of current antitrust laws and regulations Experience with Second Request compliance and defense of corporate clients in government antitrust investigations brought by the FTC, DOJ, and/or state authorities, including a thorough understanding of the investigation process Excellent written and interpersonal skills to routinely interact with the firm’s clients and internal transactions teams on matters related to antitrust laws
TrendsThe role
Ropes & Gray is seeking an Antitrust Associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Washington D.C. office. This role focuses on advising clients on antitrust compliance, mergers and acquisitions reviews, and representing them in government investigations.
What you'll do
- Conduct antitrust due diligence for mergers and acquisitions transactions
- Assess and analyze deal- and conduct-related antitrust risks and lead the antitrust review process including client interviews and opposing counsel discussions
- Prepare and review legal documents related to antitrust aspects of corporate transactions
- Handle Second Requests and responses to compulsory process in government antitrust investigations by the FTC, DOJ, and state authorities, and agency advocacy, including drafting white papers and presentations and preparing clients for investigational hearings and depositions
- Provide thorough legal guidance to clients and internal teams on antitrust law compliance and the government investigation process and stay current on changes to antitrust laws and regulations
- Represent clients in consent or other negotiations, hearings, and litigation
- Train and mentor junior associates
What we're looking for
2 – 4 years of relevant experience advising corporate clients on antitrust laws and regulations, including pre-merger due diligence and risk assessments
Strong knowledge of current antitrust laws and regulations
Experience with Second Request compliance and defense of corporate clients in government antitrust investigations brought by the FTC, DOJ, and/or state authorities, including a thorough understanding of the investigation process
Excellent written and interpersonal skills to routinely interact with the firm’s clients and internal transactions teams on matters related to antitrust laws
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Admission to practice in the District of Columbia
A combination of work experience at a law firm and at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice-Antitrust Division (DOJ)· nice to have
Work experience at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice-Antitrust Division (DOJ)· nice to have
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Associate (2 - 4 years)
Ropes & Gray · Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $310,000
Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $310,000