Senior Antitrust, Competition & Trade Regulation Associate Attorney- Houston
Direct CounselHouston, Texas, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
375000 - 430000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 law firm seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Antitrust, Competition & Trade Regulation Practice. This position may be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices, including Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and other major markets.
Requirements
- Represent clients in high-stakes antitrust and competition litigation, including multidistrict and class action cases.
- Provide legal counsel on antitrust compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for complex commercial and regulatory disputes.
- Collaborate with cross-office teams on strategic case development and client representation.
- Participate in client meetings, provide risk assessments, and assist in counseling clients on antitrust and trade regulation issues.
- Manage and mentor junior associates and contribute to team development.
Benefits
- Base salary range: $375,000 – $430,000 per year