Description:
Job Description:Responsibilities:
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks a talented associate with 1–3 years of antitrust experience to join our top-ranked Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in New York or Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated attorney eager to work on complex antitrust investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes private litigation involving issues ranging from monopolization to merger challenges. You'll also play a key role in cross-border transaction advocacy and regulatory strategy for clients in fast-evolving sectors like technology, AI, life sciences, and energy.
As part of our collaborative team, you'll advise clients on compliance and risk management strategies, participate in all stages of litigation—from drafting pleadings to trial—and stay at the forefront of competition developments and priorities. Orrick offers a dynamic environment where your growth is supported and your contributions make an impact. If you're passionate about antitrust law and ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in antitrust litigation, regulatory or government investigations at a top law firm.
- Prior clerkship or DOJ/FTC experience preferred.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent legal research skills; superb writing and oral communication abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- Prior experience or strong interest in civil antitrust/unfair competition litigation, merger reviews (DOJ/FTC), global criminal cartel matters, government civil investigations, and counseling.
- Familiarity with antitrust issues in the technology sector is highly preferred.
- Admission to the New York and/or DC Bar.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.
Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Gramlich, Associate Director of Recruiting, at CGramlich@orrick.com.
Why Orrick:
At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.
