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Shape Deal Strategy at the Center of High-Stakes Regulatory Reviews

San Francisco, California Full time 4-8 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking an experienced associate to guide complex domestic and cross-border transactions through merger review. In this San Francisco role, you will take meaningful ownership of regulatory work and collaborate closely with clients, economists, and deal teams.

The Work

  • Manage significant aspects of merger reviews for complex domestic and cross-border transactions, helping clients navigate the regulatory process from filing through agency review.
  • Prepare and coordinate Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings and support Second Request responses, including organizing and overseeing document productions.
  • Work on merger investigations and agency proceedings, coordinating strategy and information flow among clients, economists, and deal teams.
  • Support merger-clearance matters involving U.S. review as well as proceedings before European and other international authorities, as relevant to the transaction.
  • Communicate with clients and deal teams about review requirements, investigative steps, and the practical demands of obtaining regulatory clearance.

What You Bring

  • At least four years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience in merger control.
  • Experience preparing and managing Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings.
  • Experience handling Second Requests and related document productions.
  • Experience with merger investigations and the antitrust review process for complex transactions.
  • Ability to manage significant portions of regulatory reviews and coordinate effectively with clients, economists, and deal teams.
  • Experience with cross-border merger reviews is relevant to the work.

Why Consider It

This opportunity offers substantial involvement in complex merger reviews, from regulatory filings and document productions to agency investigations.

Associates work closely with clients, economists, and deal teams within a practice that handles matters across global jurisdictions.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive well-being resources and benefits are available, and discretionary bonuses may be offered depending on application circumstances and position.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.