Counsel, Antitrust

Verizon • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. What you’ll be doing... Verizon is looking for an attorney with initiative and drive to join the Antitrust Practice Group. The Counsel will provide legal support on antitrust issues, assist Verizon in navigating complex strategic transactions, and help respond to antitrust agencies’ requests. You will be a key contributor to antitrust lawsuits, manage day-to-day discovery processes, and coordinate with other Legal Department and business groups to move transactions through the antitrust-approval process.

Requirements

• J.D. or LLM degree and six or more years of experience.
• Antitrust experience in a law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department.
• Bar membership in good standing in at least one state.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assisting with antitrust counseling on business transactions and responding to requests from antitrust agencies (DOJ/FTC).
• Demonstrated proficiency with e-discovery tools and managing large-scale document productions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex legal concepts for senior attorneys.
• Strong ability to analyze complex legal questions from multiple perspectives, prioritize high work volumes, and manage extremely sensitive information with total confidentiality.
• Familiarity with the telecommunications or technology industries and an interest in how antitrust law intersects with emerging technologies.
• A self-starter and team player with a positive attitude, capable of working across multi-disciplinary groups and knowing when to escalate high-stakes issues.
• If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior legal leadership in advising business units on antitrust issues and joint venture participation.
• Assisting in conducting antitrust analyses of potential transactions and supporting the advocacy strategy to secure approvals from competition authorities.
• Managing the day-to-day work required to comply with DOJ, FTC, and international agency requests (e.g., CIDs and Second Requests).
• Leading the document review and production process, including managing vendors and internal data collection.
• Assisting with drafting briefs, memoranda, and court filings; help prepare materials for depositions and witness preparation.
• Supporting the development and evolution of Verizon’s antitrust compliance program and researching various antitrust policy initiatives.
• Coordinating with Federal and State Regulatory groups on FCC and state-level approval processes.
• Managing outside counsel, economists, and consultants within budget.

Benefits

• Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.
• Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
• For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
• The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience.
• This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more.
• For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
• The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $161,000.00 - $280,000.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree