Mergers and Acquisitions Clearance Associate Attorney — Antitrust

Job overview

The Mergers and Acquisitions Clearance Associate Attorney — Antitrust role is onsite in Washington, DC; the posting also identifies Chicago and New York as possible practice locations. Compensation is $235,000–$310,000 per year. The associate joins a specialized clearance team supporting corporate, private equity, and antitrust practices. The attorney handles regulatory merger-clearance work for transactions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and international merger-control coordination, helping clients and deal teams address antitrust compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Assess HSR reportability for mergers and acquisitions
• prepare and manage HSR filings and related documentation
• coordinate filing preparation with clients, deal teams, and opposing counsel
• assist with international merger-control compliance
• support responses to Second Requests and other regulatory inquiries
• analyze competitor transactions
• provide antitrust counseling on M&A matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

m&a clearance

antitrust

washington dc

direct counsel

$235k–$310k/year

hsr filings

merger control

regulatory compliance

private equity

j.d. required

state bar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions a comprehensive benefits package, training, and mentorship.

Why this role

The posting seeks 2–4 years of antitrust/competition law experience and requires a J.D. and relevant state bar admission or eligibility.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.