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. 

• 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 [email protected] for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Gramlich, Associate Director of Recruiting, at [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $310,000. 

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.   Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. 

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.  

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.