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Associate Litigation & Trial Antitrust & Competition
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Job Location:
Düsseldorf - Germany
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Posted:
11 November 2026 (9 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
8 February 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the worlds leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best this is where you belong.
About the Practice Group
Lathams globally top-ranked Antitrust & Competition Practice helps clients navigate the worlds antitrust regimes secure merger approvals and avoid resolve or defeat challenges from litigants and enforcement bodies.
We solve the most vexing antitrust and competition challenges companies face. Our integrated team brings deep experience across every aspect of antitrust and competition law everywhere in the world. We address all dimensions of risk locally and across borders. Our team includes practitioners and enforcers with experience shaping and enforcing antitrust laws in the major global jurisdictions helping clients clear make-or-break mergers and defend against high-stakes enforcement and litigation actions.
Our deep bench of first-chair antitrust litigators and trial lawyers regularly defeat or resolve competition and trade-related litigation brought against corporations and governments in venues throughout the world. We defend clients facing the full spectrum of charges in private and public damages litigation competitor actions class actions and administrative actions. Our team represents some of the worlds leading multinational companies which informs our practical and commercial approach.
As one of the most experienced merger clearance practices in the world we operate at the center of global merger and buyout activity representing some of the largest and most active dealmakers. We secure hundreds of merger clearances every year and regularly handle Second Requests in the US and Phase II proceedings before the European Commission and EU Member State authorities. Our fearsome courtroom reputation serves as a powerful incentive for agencies and opponents to work constructively with our clients.
We regularly defend clients facing government investigations and enforcement actions including cartel price-fixing abuse of dominance and unfair competition charges. We have defeated cases brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the European Commission (EC) in court. Our expert rapid response to surprise dawn raids by antitrust authorities helps clients avoid critical pitfalls and mount an effective defense within the critical first hours and days of such actions. Whatever the jurisdiction accusation or government agencies involved we bring vast local and global experience trial know-how and a track record of winning similar cases on behalf of our clients.
We solve the most vexing antitrust and competition challenges companies face. Our integrated team brings deep experience across every aspect of antitrust and competition law everywhere in the world. We address all dimensions of risk locally and across borders. Our team includes practitioners and enforcers with experience shaping and enforcing antitrust laws in the major global jurisdictions helping clients clear make-or-break mergers and defend against high-stakes enforcement and litigation actions.
Our deep bench of first-chair antitrust litigators and trial lawyers regularly defeat or resolve competition and trade-related litigation brought against corporations and governments in venues throughout the world. We defend clients facing the full spectrum of charges in private and public damages litigation competitor actions class actions and administrative actions. Our team represents some of the worlds leading multinational companies which informs our practical and commercial approach.
As one of the most experienced merger clearance practices in the world we operate at the center of global merger and buyout activity representing some of the largest and most active dealmakers. We secure hundreds of merger clearances every year and regularly handle Second Requests in the US and Phase II proceedings before the European Commission and EU Member State authorities. Our fearsome courtroom reputation serves as a powerful incentive for agencies and opponents to work constructively with our clients.
We regularly defend clients facing government investigations and enforcement actions including cartel price-fixing abuse of dominance and unfair competition charges. We have defeated cases brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the European Commission (EC) in court. Our expert rapid response to surprise dawn raids by antitrust authorities helps clients avoid critical pitfalls and mount an effective defense within the critical first hours and days of such actions. Whatever the jurisdiction accusation or government agencies involved we bring vast local and global experience trial know-how and a track record of winning similar cases on behalf of our clients.
About the Role
Latham & Watkins is seeking a talented mid-level associate (3rd year) to join our Antitrust & Competition practice in Germany based in Düsseldorf or Frankfurt.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile antitrust matters including merger control cartel investigations antitrust advisory work foreign direct investment reviews and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and enforcement proceedings. As part of our market-leading team you will advise leading multinational companies on some of the most significant competition law matters in Germany and across Europe.
The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials relevant experience in antitrust and competition law excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to manage substantial workstreams with increasing independence. We are looking for a proactive team player with strong commercial judgment an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in working on sophisticated international matters in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates must have achieved fully satisfactory results in both German State Examinations and possess excellent German and English language skills. Prior experience in antitrust and competition law is required.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile antitrust matters including merger control cartel investigations antitrust advisory work foreign direct investment reviews and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and enforcement proceedings. As part of our market-leading team you will advise leading multinational companies on some of the most significant competition law matters in Germany and across Europe.
The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials relevant experience in antitrust and competition law excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to manage substantial workstreams with increasing independence. We are looking for a proactive team player with strong commercial judgment an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in working on sophisticated international matters in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates must have achieved fully satisfactory results in both German State Examinations and possess excellent German and English language skills. Prior experience in antitrust and competition law is required.
Main Contact Details
Seyda Atli
Associate Recruiting Coordinator
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Additional Information
Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firms highest priorities. Through our LiveWell Latham program we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all lifes moments from building a family and taking care of loved ones to managing your health and saving for the future.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications bar associations civic and community organizations and in some instances to local state and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately we request that you consider self-identifying.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications bar associations civic and community organizations and in some instances to local state and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately we request that you consider self-identifying.
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