Senior Antitrust Counsel

Senior Antitrust Counsel

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Job Description: As Senior Antitrust Counsel, you will be a member of HP's Corporate Legal team and will perform all job duties consistent with HP's values, standards, culture, and business practices.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Antitrust Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antitrust law and a passion for safeguarding competitive markets. This role involves, but not limited to, advising clients on compliance with antitrust laws, securing regulatory approvals in M&A and strategic transactions, and advising on complex economic issues. This is an outstanding role for a qualified antitrust lawyer who seeks new challenges as well as testing their business and legal judgment inside and outside of their trained jurisdiction. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Compliance Advisory: Provide detailed guidance to clients on compliance with global antitrust laws. 

• Merger and Acquisition Reviews: Conduct thorough antitrust risk assessments for M&A and strategic investments. In partnership with outside counsel, oversee the preparation and filing of documentation with regulatory bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and global regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions. 

• Litigation and Defense: Represent clients in antitrust litigation, including defending against claims of monopolization, price-fixing, bid-rigging, and other anti-competitive practices. Develop and execute litigation strategies, draft pleadings, and manage discovery processes. 

• Investigations: Lead and manage internal investigations into potential antitrust violations. Coordinate with regulatory authorities during investigations and respond to subpoenas and civil investigative demands. 

• Economic Analysis: Collaborate with economists to analyze market conditions, competitive dynamics, and economic impacts of business practices. Use this analysis to support legal arguments and strategies. 

• Training and Education: Develop and deliver antitrust compliance training programs for employees and other stakeholders. Ensure that employees and stakeholders are aware of and adhere to antitrust laws and regulations. 

• Policy Development: Assist clients in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to prevent antitrust violations. Regularly review and update these policies to reflect changes in the legal landscape. 

• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory bodies. Maintain strong relationships with key regulators and stay informed about regulatory trends and enforcement priorities. 

• Market Monitoring: Continuously monitor market conditions and industry practices to identify potential antitrust issues. Provide proactive advice to clients to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. 

The Senior Antitrust Counsel is expected to establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, business