Associate - Litigation and Trial in Securities and M&A Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of two years of securities litigation experience to join their Litigation and Trial Practice Group in New York, NY. The successful candidate will work on complex and high-stakes disputes in securities class actions, M&A litigation, and regulatory enforcement matters.

Duties

• Represent clients in securities class actions and derivative litigation.
• Handle M&A litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty suits and corporate control disputes.
• Engage in SEC and regulatory enforcement defense.
• Defend accountants and professional liability matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop litigation strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of securities litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Experience with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.