Mid-level Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Associate Attorney

A law firm in Richmond is seeking a Mid-level Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of financial services litigation experience. Experience in the financial services industry, court experience, and candidates who have served as judicial law clerks would be considered a plus. Strong writing and research skills, excellent academic credentials, and admission to the Virginia bar are required.

Job Overview:

The Mid-level Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of financial services litigation matters, with a focus on securities enforcement. The role will involve representing clients in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and civil litigation matters.

Duties:

• Represent clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by agencies such as the SEC, FINRA, and CFTC.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on financial services and securities law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist with all aspects of discovery, including document review and preparation of discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare clients for interviews and depositions.
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in developing case strategy and providing legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex litigation matters.
• Stay updated on developments in financial services and securities law.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of financial services litigation experience.
• Admission to the Virginia bar.
• Experience in the financial services industry preferred.
• Court experience and judicial law clerk experience considered a plus.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills:

• Strong writing and research skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.