Securities Litigation Associate Attorney
Job Description:
Securities Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation: $310,000 – $445,000 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Position Summary
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.
Core Responsibilities
Complex Securities Litigation
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Handle substantive responsibilities in federal and state securities class actions.
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Draft and argue motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, and other dispositive motions.
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Develop case strategy alongside partners for high-exposure matters.
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Participate in trial preparation and support.
Regulatory & Government Investigations
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Assist in representing clients in SEC and DOJ investigations.
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Support internal investigations involving accounting issues, disclosure matters, and fiduciary duty claims.
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Analyze regulatory frameworks and advise clients on enforcement risk.
Discovery & Case Management
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Manage document review strategy and privilege determinations.
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Prepare and defend witness outlines for depositions.
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Coordinate with expert witnesses and assist in expert report development.
Client-Facing Responsibilities
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Interact directly with corporate clients and in-house counsel.
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Translate complex litigation risk into clear, actionable legal guidance.
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Maintain responsiveness in time-sensitive and high-profile matters.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
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Graduate of a T14 law school (as defined in the original requirements).
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Minimum 4+ years of securities litigation experience.
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Prior experience at an Am Law 50 firm.
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Active bar admission in New York or eligibility to waive in within 3–6 months.
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Demonstrated experience handling securities class actions or SEC/DOJ investigations.
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Strong academic record and writing ability.
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Stable employment history with no pattern of short-term roles (no tenures under 1.5 years without clear justification).
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)
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Experience leading substantive portions of dispositive motion briefing.
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Direct involvement in SEC enforcement matters or white-collar defense.
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Trial preparation experience in federal court.
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Exposure to matters involving technology, life sciences, or publicly traded companies.
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Experience coordinating junior associates or managing discovery teams.
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Advanced analytical skills in financial disclosures and accounting issues.
Professional Profile
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
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Exceptional legal research and drafting precision.
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Strong command of federal securities laws and procedural strategy.
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Composure in complex, high-pressure litigation environments.
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Ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously.
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Clear upward career progression at respected firms.
Disqualifying Factors
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No Am Law 50 experience.
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No securities litigation background.
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Solely commercial litigation without securities exposure.
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Pattern of frequent job changes.
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Sitting for a future bar exam (bar admission required or waiver eligibility within 3–6 months).