Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

Markent Personnel; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Debt refinancing support

Employee assistance program

Gym membership discounts

Onsite fitness classes

Wellness programs

Job summary

AmLaw 100 international law firm in Dallas is seeking a mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate to join its team. The role focuses on high-stakes financial disputes, commercial transactions, and debt restructurings, with exposure to sophisticated matters.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at a major firm, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage all phases of complex litigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing.
• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or similarly sophisticated law firm.
• Experience with financial services or restructuring-related litigation.
• Ability to manage all phases of complex litigation, including drafting documents, discovery and depositions, trial prep, and motions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage deadlines, filings, client communications, and competing priorities.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities, both written and oral.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in financial, commercial, and restructuring-related litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration forums.
• Manage complex litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Develop and execute case strategies, including discovery planning and implementation.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive court filings.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop and execute case strategy.
• Provide clients with timely, practical, and strategic advice on litigation and risk management.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Discovery

Deposition

Trial Preparation

Drafting

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

FINANCE & RESTRUCTURING LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Finance & Restructuring Practice Group

Location: Dallas, Texas

HYBRID - 3 days a week in office

A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Finance & Restructuring Practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes financial disputes, representing clients in complex matters involving commercial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation. The role provides exceptional exposure to cutting-edge financial issues while working alongside a highly regarded, nationally integrated team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing
• 3–5 years of substantive litigationexperience at anAmLaw 100 firm or similarly sophisticated law firm preferred
• Experience with financial services or restructuring-related litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of complex litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting discovery and depositions, preparing for trial, and participating in motions practice
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, filings, client communications, and multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities, both written and oral
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in a fast‑paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in financial, commercial, and restructuring‑related litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration forums
• Manage complex litigation matters from pre‑suit investigation through trial and post‑trial proceedings
• Develop and execute case strategies, including discovery planning and implementation
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive court filings
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and trial proceedings
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop and execute case strategy
• Provide clients with timely, practical, and strategic advice on litigation and risk management
• Contribute to a collaborative, team‑oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the nation's premier Finance & Restructuring practices, consistently recognized for excellence in complex financial litigation. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to leading financial institutions, corporations, and investors facing their most significant challenges. Our client offers a dynamic environment where associates receive meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and mentorship from distinguished practitioners at the forefront of financial law.

You’ll have the chance to shape major commercial and restructuring disputes while developing deep expertise in high‑impact matters that define the modern financial landscape. The firm’s commitment to professional growth, cross‑office collaboration, and substantive experience ensures that associates thrive both as advocates and strategic counselors. This is a rare platform for ambitious litigators seeking to elevate their careers within an elite, nationally ranked team.

The firm fosters a collegial and collaborative culture that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, client service excellence, and long‑term career growth. The firm also supports a flexible hybrid work environment, balancing meaningful in‑person collaboration with individual flexibility and work‑life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary:Annual salary range of$180,000– $300,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility:Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
• Additional Perks: Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.