Financial Services Litigation Associate
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- $250,000–$280,000 per year
- Onsite
- Full Time
About the role
About the Role
A mid-level associate role on a financial services litigation team, supporting complex disputes and regulatory matters. You will work closely with litigation partners and advise financial institution clients on strategy, risk, and exposure.
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 fact and expert witness depositions in high-stakes disputes.
Oversee document review and e-discovery for large-scale matters involving financial institutions and regulated entities.
Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure, including matters involving financial regulators.
Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client relationships.
Research complex regulatory and common-law issues in consumer finance, enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, fintech, and digital assets.
What We're Looking For
Five to seven years of experience as a financial services litigation attorney, with a strong record handling commercial litigation through all phases.
Experience representing financial services participants such as banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, asset managers, or fintech businesses.
Active New York bar license in good standing and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Familiarity with SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and OCC matters, as well as e-discovery and large-scale document review.
Experience with legal research and litigation tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity, PACER, e-discovery platforms, and Microsoft Office.
BigLaw or comparable law firm experience is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $250,000 to $280,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the New York, New York office.