Financial Services Litigation Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a financial services litigation team as a mid-level associate, handling complex disputes and regulatory matters for financial institutions and related businesses. You will work closely with partners on case strategy and client relationships. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage all phases of commercial and financial services litigation, from pre-suit investigation and pleadings through 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. - Advise financial institution clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure. - Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client relationships. - Research complex regulatory and common-law issues affecting financial services, including consumer finance, enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, and fintech or digital assets. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Five to seven years of financial services litigation experience, including work across the phases of commercial litigation in courts and arbitration. - Demonstrated experience representing financial services participants such as banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, financial advisors, asset managers, or fintech businesses. - Active New York bar license in good standing. - Familiarity with regulatory matters involving agencies and frameworks such as the SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and OCC. - Experience with e-discovery and large-scale document review; familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Relativity, PACER, and Microsoft Office is useful. - Strong attention to detail and a consistent employment history; experience at a large or similarly high-caliber law firm 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, with an expected three days per week in the office.