Elite Investor-Side Securities Litigation Associate - NYC (Remote; Non-public Search)

Lord Gurman & Lewis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Offices in NYC

Job summary

Lord Gurman & Lewis is recruiting a mid-level associate for a sophisticated securities litigation practice. This role allows remote work or placement in the firm’s New York City offices, reflecting flexibility for the candidate.”

The chosen candidate will handle high-impact securities class action matters, drafting significant pleadings with limited oversight, and taking on substantial responsibility in demanding, high-stakes cases within a close-knit, elite team.

Qualifications

• 2.5 to about 6 years of substantial experience.
• Securities litigation experience or a significant interest in focusing exclusively in the area.
• Licensure in NY or CA

Responsibilities

• High-impact work on securities class action litigation
• Draft significant legal pleadings with minimal oversight
• Independently initiate and direct litigation strategy
• Take on meaningful responsibility and work on complex, high-stakes matters

Skills

Experience level 2.5–6 years

Securities litigation experience

Big Law background

Education

Bar admission NY

Bar admission CA

Job description

We have been retained on a non-public search by an elite, investor-side, securities litigation-focused firm that seeks to hire a mid-level associate to join their team. The firm has a sophisticated existing practice focused on securities class action litigation and is rapidly taking on new cases. The person in this position can work remotely or in the firm's NYC offices.

Key Responsibilities

• High-impact work on securities class action litigation
• Draft significant legal pleadings with minimal oversight
• Independently initiate and direct litigation strategy
• Take on meaningful responsibility and work on complex, high-stakes matters

What the Firm Seeks

• 2.5 to about 6 years of substantial experience
• Securities litigation experience or a significant interest in focusing exclusively in the area
• Strong credentials, including work in a major plaintiff-side or Big Law setting
• Licensure in NY or CA

What the Firm Offers

• Base salary of $230,000 to $245,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus, ranging from $40,000 to $200,000 or more
• Remote work, with offices in NYC
• Flexibility on start dates in consideration of year-end bonuses
• Substantive, high-caliber litigation experience within a close-knit, elite investor-side team