Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

Software Placement Group, SPG; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Transit benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Onsite fitness classes

Job summary

AmLaw 100 international law firm in Dallas, TX seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Finance & Restructuring Practice Group. You will handle complex financial disputes, from pre-suit through trial, in collaboration with a nationally integrated team.

You will manage discovery planning, draft motions, and develop case strategies while advising clients on litigation risk in a hybrid work setting with real opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Texas bar in good standing.
• Experience with financial services or restructuring-related litigation.
• Ability to manage all phases of complex litigation, including drafting legal documents, discovery and depositions, preparing for trial, and 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.

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

Legal research

Motions practice

Deposition handling

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Dallas, Texas | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days a week in office) | Compensation: $180,000–$300,000

Overview

A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Finance & Restructuring Practice Group in Dallas, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes financial disputes, representing clients in complex matters involving commercial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation, while working alongside a nationally integrated team.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or similarly sophisticated law firm preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $180,000–$300,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• 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
• Commuter/transit benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership discounts
• Onsite fitness classes in applicable locations
• Wellness support programs

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a premier Finance & Restructuring practice recognized for excellence in complex financial litigation, with meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and mentorship from distinguished practitioners in a collegial, hybrid work environment.