Senior Antitrust Counsel

Senior Antitrust Counsel

Requirements

• A U.S. qualified lawyer.
• Typically, 10+ years’ post qualification antitrust experience in a major law firm, or in-house that is either ongoing or very recent with the following critical experiences and skills:
• Work experience with international clients and cross-border projects, including exposure to strategic business decisions.
• Advanced drafting, counseling, and negotiation experience in antitrust matters.
• Advanced experience securing regulatory approvals in M&A, negotiating antitrust provisions in acquisition agreements, negotiating and overseeing ‘clean team’ agreements, and advising on other antitrust and regulatory compliance issues in M&A.
• Exposure to litigation, investigations, and regulatory audits, or generally a well-diversified practice experience.
• Advanced experience in providing legal advice with clear risk balancing in a commercial setting directly to business leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively own and manage multiple transactions and projects, including instructing outside counsel globally and coordinating with internal business partners.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience in an easy to understand and concise way.
• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
• Proactive and hard-working.
• Team player who can maintain composure in the midst of challenging situations carrying significant business risk.
• Sensitivity to the diversity of cultures, when giving antitrust advice and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed guidance to clients on compliance with global antitrust laws.
• Conduct thorough antitrust risk assessments for M&A and strategic investments. In partnership with outside counsel, oversee the preparation and filing of documentation with regulatory bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and global regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions.
• Represent clients in antitrust litigation, including defending against claims of monopolization, price-fixing, bid-rigging, and other anti-competitive practices. Develop and execute litigation strategies, draft pleadings, and manage discovery processes.
• Lead and manage internal investigations into potential antitrust violations. Coordinate with regulatory authorities during investigations and respond to subpoenas and civil investigative demands.
• Collaborate with economists to analyze market conditions, competitive dynamics, and economic impacts of business practices. Use this analysis to support legal arguments and strategies.
• Develop and deliver antitrust compliance training programs for employees and other stakeholders. Ensure that employees and stakeholders are aware of and adhere to antitrust laws and regulations.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to prevent antitrust violations. Regularly review and update these policies to reflect changes in the legal landscape.
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory bodies. Maintain strong relationships with key regulators and stay informed about regulatory trends and enforcement priorities.
• Continuously monitor market conditions and industry practices to identify potential antitrust issues. Provide proactive advice to clients to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.