Financial Services Litigation Associate
New York, NY | 5–7 Years Experience
Direct Counsel represents a leading national law firm seeking an experienced Financial Services Litigation Associate to join its busy and growing New York practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial litigator with financial services experience to handle high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters involving banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, fintech companies, and other regulated financial institutions.
The Role
- Manage complex financial services and commercial litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal.
- Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
- Draft and argue motions, briefs, memoranda, and arbitration submissions.
- Conduct and defend fact and expert depositions.
- Manage discovery, document review, and e-discovery in large-scale matters.
- Advise financial institutions on litigation strategy, risk, and regulatory exposure.
- Handle matters involving SEC, FINRA, CFPB, OCC, and other financial regulatory frameworks.
- Work closely with partners and clients to develop case strategy and manage relationships.
- Conduct sophisticated legal research involving financial services regulations and commercial law.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of litigation experience.
- Strong background in general commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
- Financial services experience strongly preferred, particularly involving banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, asset managers, or fintech companies.
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency and financial regulatory frameworks preferred.
- FINRA arbitration and Office of Hearing Officers experience is a plus.
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage complex matters independently and work effectively with a team.
- J.D. and active New York Bar admission required.
Compensation & Benefits
- $250,000–$280,000 annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes financial services matters.
- Significant client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.
- Collaborative environment with strong professional and business development opportunities.
- Career growth within a leading national law firm.
Location: New York, NY
If you're a commercial litigator looking to deepen your financial services practice and take on sophisticated litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
