Associate Attorney- Antitrust

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Antitrust Associate for a leading global law firm to join their esteemed Antitrust and Competition team in San Francisco. Candidate should have 2 to 6 years of experience (law school class years 2019 to 2023) for client representation in civil litigation, DOJ/FTC civil conduct investigations, and criminal enforcement matters. Substantive knowledge of antitrust law is required. Ideally, candidate should also have experience working with enforcement agencies or prior DOJ/FTC government service. Strong writing and analytical skills and top academic credentials are a must Compensation: The annual compensation range for this position is between $260,000 and $420,000 contingent upon qualifications and operational considerations. Benefits: Comprehensive health care coverage. Retirement benefits. Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time. Parental leave. Basic life insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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