Antitrust, Competition and Trade - Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP is seeking midlevel and senior antitrust litigation associates to join its global Chambers Band 1 ranked Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) practice in all three of its US offices (New York, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC).

The ideal candidate has three or more years of substantive antitrust litigation practice, including experience with class actions and all other major phases of civil litigation. In particular, Freshfields is looking for candidates with substantial writing experience who can draft, edit, and manage major sections of motions and dispositive briefs. Experience as a state or federal judicial clerk is preferred.

Familiarity with government enforcement agencies and a background in economics are additional pluses. Candidates must exhibit excellent research and writing skills, academic performance, and an ability to multi-task across matters.

Freshfields’ antitrust litigation practice represents market leading clients in some of the most sophisticated actions in the country. Freshfields is looking for candidates who share the firm’s value of collegiality and inclusivity, enjoy mentoring junior associates, and are eager to think creatively and contribute to the sophisticated and cutting-edge work. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York, California, or District of Columbia.

Search firm and agency submission should be directed to USLateralRecruiting@freshfields.com.

All other applicants are invited to apply directly through this application. Please upload both a resume and law school transcript with your application.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP associates are compensated based on leading market rates. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $235,000 - $420,000.

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