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.