Securities Litigation Associate Attorney
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is conducting a confidential search for a Securities Litigation Associate Attorney on behalf of a nationally recognized Am Law 50 firm. This opportunity is reserved for attorneys with substantial securities litigation experience at top-tier firms who have demonstrated academic excellence and sustained performance. This role requires an attorney capable of operating in high-stakes environments involving complex securities class actions, derivative litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and parallel government investigations. Only candidates meeting the strict required qualifications below will be considered.
Requirements
- Graduate of a T14 law school (as defined in the original requirements).
- Minimum 4+ years of securities litigation experience .
- Prior experience at an Am Law 50 firm .
- Active bar admission in New York or eligibility to waive in within 3–6 months.
- Demonstrated experience handling securities class actions or SEC/DOJ investigations.
- Strong academic record and writing ability.
- Stable employment history with no pattern of short-term roles (no tenures under 1.5 years without clear justification).
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading substantive portions of dispositive motion briefing.
- Direct involvement in SEC enforcement matters or white-collar defense.
- Trial preparation experience in federal court.
- Exposure to matters involving technology, life sciences, or publicly traded companies.
- Experience coordinating junior associates or managing discovery teams.
- Advanced analytical skills in financial disclosures and accounting issues.
Responsibilities
- Handle substantive responsibilities in federal and state securities class actions.
- Draft and argue motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, and other dispositive motions.
- Develop case strategy alongside partners for high-exposure matters.
- Participate in trial preparation and support.
- Assist in representing clients in SEC and DOJ investigations.
- Support internal investigations involving accounting issues, disclosure matters, and fiduciary duty claims.
- Analyze regulatory frameworks and advise clients on enforcement risk.
- Manage document review strategy and privilege determinations.
- Prepare and defend witness outlines for depositions.
- Coordinate with expert witnesses and assist in expert report development.
- Interact directly with corporate clients and in-house counsel.
- Translate complex litigation risk into clear, actionable legal guidance.
- Maintain responsiveness in time-sensitive and high-profile matters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
