Securities Enforcement Mid - Level Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting • Silicon Valley, CA

36d • $260,000 - $420,000

About The Position

A leading firm in this space is adding to its Securities Enforcement litigation team in Palo Alto. This is an opportunity to step into a nationally recognized practice handling high -stakes regulatory and enforcement matters with real responsibility from day one.
Our AmLaw 100 client is known for its depth in securities enforcement and regulatory litigation, particularly at the intersection of government investigations, compliance, and complex disputes involving public companies and senior executives.

Requirements

• JD class years 2018–2022
• Prior experience in securities enforcement, regulatory investigations, or related litigation
• Strong writing skills and comfort handling regulator -facing work
• Experience from an AmLaw firm, government, or a comparable litigation platform
• Bar admission in good standing or eligibility to waive into California

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in securities enforcement actions and regulatory investigations
• Work directly on matters involving the SEC and other regulators
• Advise on compliance issues tied to enforcement risk and disclosure obligations
• Draft briefs, subpoenas, Wells submissions, and investigative materials
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates across offices on sophisticated matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree