Litigation Associate Attorney- Accounting Defense (Multi Office)

About the role

The role offers hands-on involvement in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement proceedings, with a particular emphasis on matters before the SEC, PCAOB, and DOJ. These cases span global markets and involve sophisticated counterparties, including federal regulators, bankruptcy trustees, shareholders, and noteholders, requiring exceptional legal judgment, strategic insight, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement proceedings
• Aid in matters before the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ, and other regulatory bodies
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and client memoranda
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and factual analysis in support of complex disputes
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategy and litigation positioning
• Interact with opposing counsel, experts, regulators, and other stakeholders as matters progress

Requirements

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience
• Hands-on experience in complex litigation, arbitration, or regulatory enforcement matters
• Exposure to matters involving accounting firms, public companies, or financial institutions is a plus
• Elite or large law firm experience strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex matters, balance competing priorities, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Skills

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex matters, balance competing priorities, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs

Pay

• $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year

Schedule

• Hybrid