Financial Services Litigation Associate

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 on case strategy, client relationships, and matters affecting regulated financial institutions.

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 in large-scale matters involving financial institutions and regulated entities.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure, including matters involving SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and OCC frameworks.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy, client relationships, and business development.
• Research complex regulatory and common-law issues involving consumer finance, enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, fintech, and digital assets.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Five to seven years of financial services litigation experience, with a record representing banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, financial advisors, asset managers, fintech companies, or similar clients.
• Experience managing all phases of commercial litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration, including motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Active New York bar license in good standing and current authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with e-discovery and large-scale document review; familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity or similar e-discovery platforms, PACER, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory frameworks and enforcement proceedings, as well as cryptocurrency or digital asset matters.
• BigLaw or equivalent-caliber firm experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary is $250,000 to $280,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the New York City office.