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 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.