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Job description
About the Role
Join a financial services litigation team as a mid-level associate handling complex disputes and regulatory matters. You will work closely with partners and contribute to case strategy and client relationships.
What You'll Do
Manage complex commercial and financial services litigation from pre-suit investigation through pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and appeals.
Draft and argue motions, briefs, and memoranda in federal and state courts, and prepare submissions for arbitration proceedings.
Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
Oversee document review and e-discovery in large-scale matters.
Advise financial institution clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure.
Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client relationships.
Research regulatory and common-law issues involving consumer finance, enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, and fintech or digital assets.
What We're Looking For
Five to seven years of experience focused on financial services litigation.
Experience managing commercial litigation through all phases, including court and arbitration proceedings.
Background representing financial services participants such as banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, asset managers, or fintech companies.
Active New York bar license in good standing and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Familiarity with regulatory matters involving agencies and organizations such as the SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and OCC.
Experience with large-scale document review and e-discovery; familiarity with Relativity, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and Microsoft Office.
BigLaw or equivalent firm experience is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual base salary is $250,000 to $280,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid role based in New York, New York.