The Antitrust practice handles a broad spectrum of antitrust law, including high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and strategic counseling.
The role involves representing clients in complex antitrust litigation, including high-profile matters that often feature multi-district proceedings and parallel government investigations.
The associate represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general in both conduct investigations (e.g., alleged price-fixing, market allocation, monopolization) and merger investigations involving competitive concerns.
Strategic counseling duties include advising on distribution practices, competitive collaborations, and non-compete arrangements.
The role also involves developing and delivering compliance programs and training sessions for clients, including presentations to C-suite executives and boards.
Direct engagement experience with the FTC and DOJ is strongly preferred.
The ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and sound business judgment is strongly preferred.

Mid-Level Antitrust Associate

3+ PQE

Venable LLP

3+ PQE

Salary

$215,000 - $355,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Antitrust · Compliance/Regulatory · Investigations · Litigation

Location

District of Columbia

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Overview

The Antitrust practice handles a broad spectrum of antitrust law, including high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and strategic counseling.
The role involves representing clients in complex antitrust litigation, including high-profile matters that often feature multi-district proceedings and parallel government investigations.
The associate represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general in both conduct investigations (e.g., alleged price-fixing, market allocation, monopolization) and merger investigations involving competitive concerns.
Strategic counseling duties include advising on distribution practices, competitive collaborations, and non-compete arrangements.
The role also involves developing and delivering compliance programs and training sessions for clients, including presentations to C-suite executives and boards.
Direct engagement experience with the FTC and DOJ is strongly preferred.
The ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and sound business judgment is strongly preferred.

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Last updated: August 26, 2026