Legal
Financial Services Litigation Associate
Associate · Financial Services Litigation
New York, NY
About the role
A prominent Am Law 100 firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Financial Services Litigation practice in New York. The appointed lawyer will support partners across complex commercial and financial services disputes, representing broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, financial advisors, and institutional clients. Responsibilities include managing all phases of litigation from pre-suit investigation through to trial preparation and appeals, drafting and arguing substantive motions, taking and defending depositions, overseeing large-scale e-discovery, and advising clients on regulatory and litigation exposure.
What we are looking for
• 5–7 years of financial services and complex commercial litigation experience. • Substantive experience representing broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, financial advisors, or institutional financial clients in court, arbitration, and regulatory matters. • Active New York Bar admission in good standing. • Strong academic background and prior experience at a major national or international law firm (BigLaw or equivalent caliber). • Expertise spanning regulatory enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, consumer finance litigation, or fintech matters.
Compensation
$250,000 – $280,000 base salary. Incremental bonuses are awarded for every 25 hours billed above the 1,900-hour annual minimum. Additionally, associates receive 10% of fees billed and collected above $1,000.
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Visa eligibility
Candidates must possess existing US work authorisation without sponsorship (e.g. US Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card holder).
Benefits
Signing bonus may be available on a case-by-case basis. Incremental bonus structure for hours billed above the minimum target, alongside fee origination incentives.