Securities Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Securities Enforcement Associate in New York. This role involves working with a nationally recognized practice in securities enforcement defense and regulatory counseling, representing clients before various regulatory bodies.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners and clients on securities enforcement matters.
• Represent clients in proceedings before regulatory agencies.
• Provide regulatory counseling to broker-dealers and investment advisers.
• Engage in cross-border legal matters.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in government investigations or regulatory enforcement.
• Superb academic credentials and writing skills.
• Experience with regulatory agencies or as a judicial law clerk preferred.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid in-office/remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This small New York office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work in a small firm atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the New York office include mergers and acquisitions, and finance and joint ventures. They have a dynamic client roster ranging from mainstream corporate to the entertainment field. They serve public, private, government and nonprofit clients from such industries as automotive, banking and financial services, chemicals, energy resources, food processing, general manufacturing, government, health care, insurance, real estate, retailing, sports and entertainment, technology and telecom, and transportation.