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February 3, 2026

Washington D.C. - M&A Clearance Team Associate Attorney

AntitrustDOJFTCHSRM&A
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

District of Columbia

Washington D.C. - M&A Clearance Team Associate Attorney

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Antitrust · DOJ · FTC · HSR · M&A

PQE

2-4 years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Employment type

Full-time

About the Team

  • Mergers & Acquisitions Clearance Team
  • Located in Chicago, New York or Washington, DC
  • Handles compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act)
  • Coordinates with European-based team on international merger control compliance
  • Supports antitrust, corporate and private equity practices

About the Role

  • Focused on regulatory antitrust matters, rather than antitrust litigation
  • Assess HSR reportability
  • Prepare HSR forms
  • Manage HSR filing preparation
  • Work on Second Request responses

Key Requirements

  • 2-4 years of Antitrust/Competition related M&A clearance experience
  • Background in regulatory/corporate M&A (plus)
  • Experience working for private equity fund clients (plus)
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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  • Priya Gulati
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    Priya Gulati

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    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Kami McFarland joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Priya is absolutely amazing and I can't speak highly enough of her services. She truly cares about her clients and helps them to find a fit that works for every aspect of their lives, both personally and professionally. She is thorough, responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She is an absolute gem!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Kami McFarland

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia
  • Darin Morgan
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    Darin Morgan

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    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Chad Richards joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. Highly recommend.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chad Richards

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Kami McFarland joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.

    Priya is absolutely amazing and I can't speak highly enough of her services. She truly cares about her clients and helps them to find a fit that works for every aspect of their lives, both personally and professionally. She is thorough, responsive, and works very hard for her clients. She is an absolute gem!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Kami McFarland

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia
  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Chad Richards joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. Highly recommend.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Chad Richards

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • District of Columbia