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Department purpose

A&O Shearman is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Antitrust team in our New York or D.C. offices. The position involves dealing with all aspects of the US antitrust laws, including complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, unilateral conduct, cartel investigations, private litigations, and counseling.

Role purpose

A&O Shearman seeks an accomplished, experienced associate to join its U.S. Antitrust practice. Ideal candidates will be located in Washington D.C. or in our New York office and will have 3-6 years of robust experience focused all aspects of the US antitrust laws, including complex mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, unilateral conduct, cartel investigations, private litigations, and counseling. Qualified candidates must also bring a high level of writing and analytic skills to the practice.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $435,000 depending on the candidate's JD year. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus, paid leave, life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Team

This individual will report directly to the New York and Washington, D.C. Antitrust partners. The Team also works closely with other partners, associates and staff both in the U.S. and abroad.

Role and responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have meaningful antitrust experience and excellent academic credentials as well as major law firm and / or agency experience.

Minimum requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.

• Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you will practice; or must provide written confirmation as to ability to become admitted in that State or District.

• Previous antitrust experience

Preferred Requirements

• Analytical, research, and writing skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively.

• Class years 2021-2018.

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