Associate, Securities Litigation Group

Fenwick & West; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Wellbeing programs

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Job summary

Fenwick & West is actively looking for a Securities Litigation associate with a preference for candidates in the San Francisco or Silicon Valley office. This position requires a minimum of four years of relevant experience in securities litigation, along with excellent communication skills and superior academic credentials.

Successful candidates will handle sophisticated civil and regulatory matters for well-known clients in technology and life sciences. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and a competitive salary range from $310,000 to $445,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4+) years of relevant experience in securities litigation.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state or eligible for the next bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil and regulatory litigation matters.
• Represent issuers and their directors/officers in securities actions.

Skills

Securities litigation experience

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Superior academic credentials

Job description

Job Description Summary

Fenwick & West’s Securities Litigation Group handles a wide range of civil and regulatory matters for its corporate and individual clients. In the civil arena, we represent issuers (including Fortune 100 and leading technology and life science companies) and their directors and officers in securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation and other civil actions arising from securities‑related disputes. Fenwick also has an active internal investigation, regulatory, and white‑collar defense practice. This includes representing audit and special committees in connection with internal investigations related to allegations of accounting fraud, whistleblower claims, or alleged violations of anti‑bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and defending companies and individuals in connection with DOJ and SEC investigations and regulatory proceedings. We provide an unrivaled platform for associates eager to be on the front lines, learning to litigate on behalf of some of the world’s most cutting‑edge technology and life sciences companies and handle complex investigatory and regulatory matters.

Job Description

Fenwick & West is currently seeking a Securities Litigation associate, preferably for our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office, though other office locations will be considered. Applicants should have at least four (4+) years of relevant experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are a must. We require that the candidate be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or be eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4+) years of relevant experience in securities litigation or related practice.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of the office, or eligible to sit for the next bar exam.

Benefits and Compensation

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health—physical, emotional, and financial—is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Salary Range

$310,000 - $445,000. The actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.