Securities Litigation And Regulatory Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Securities Litigation And Regulatory Associate Attorney for its office in Addison, TX. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Securities Litigation And Regulatory Associate Attorney will handle various commercial, business, and securities litigation matters, including trials, arbitrations, and regulatory enforcement actions. The role involves providing legal counsel to clients in the financial services sector, conducting research, drafting documents, rendering opinions on compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Duties:

• Handle and participate in matters involving a broad range of commercial, business, securities litigation, including trial, arbitrations, and regulatory enforcement actions (SEC, FINRA, and state).
• Participate in client advisement in the scope of financial services legal counsel.
• Conduct research and draft documents.
• Effectively render opinions on client matters that pertain to compliance, litigation, and regulatory concerns.
• Identify issues and problems and promptly provide solutions.
• Work as a cross-functional team with lawyers residing in various firm offices.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• A member in good standing and licensed to practice law in TX is required.
• 6-10 years of substantive business, securities litigation, and banking experience at a law firm is required.
• Trial and arbitration experience required.
• Sound working knowledge of commercial, banking, RIA, and SEC/FINRA concepts is essential.
• Must be able to concisely and accurately communicate with principals, colleagues, and clients, both orally and in writing.
• Able to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.
• Be a team player and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of TX.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and regulatory enforcement skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in multitasking and meeting deadlines.