Job Description

FINANCE & RESTRUCTURING LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description
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A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Finance & Restructuring Practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes financial disputes, representing clients in complex matters involving commercial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation. The role provides exceptional exposure to cutting-edge financial issues while working alongside a highly regarded, nationally integrated team.
Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm
• Experience with financial services or restructuring-related litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of complex litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting discovery and depositions, preparing for trial, and participating in motions practice
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities, both written and oral
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in financial, commercial, and restructuring-related litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration forums
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop and execute case strategy
• Provide clients with timely, practical, and strategic advice on litigation and risk management
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation

Why Join Us?
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the nation's premier Finance & Restructuring practices, consistently recognized for excellence in complex financial litigation. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to leading financial institutions, corporations, and investors facing their most significant challenges. Our client offers a dynamic environment where associates receive meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and mentorship from distinguished practitioners at the forefront of financial law.
You'll have the chance to shape major commercial and restructuring disputes while developing deep expertise in high-impact matters that define the modern financial landscape. The firm's commitment to professional growth, cross-office collaboration, and substantive experience ensures that associates thrive both as advocates and strategic counselors. This is a rare platform for ambitious litigators seeking to elevate their careers within an elite, nationally ranked team.
Joining us is more than just landing a job at a prestigious law firm. Our client is known for their commitment to their employees' wellness, recently winning The American Lawyer's "Corporate Culture and Wellbeing" award. If you're interested in advancing your legal career at a firm that truly cares about its people, this is the role for you.
Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $180,000- $300,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility: Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
• Additional Perks: Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs

Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter indicating preferred location, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.
Locations
AZ (Scottsdale)
CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco)
CO (Boulder, Denver)
DC (Washington)
DE (Wilmington)
FL (Fort Myers)
IA (Des Moines)
IL (Chicago)
IN (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis - two offices)
MN (Minneapolis)
NJ (Florham Park, Princeton)
NY (New York)
PA (Philadelphia)
TX (Dallas)
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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