Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate — Hybrid

KLA Industries; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

KLA Industries in Dallas is seeking a mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate to join our AmLaw 100‑tier team. The role offers exposure to high‑stakes financial disputes, including commercial transactions, debt restructurings, and related litigation, with a hybrid in‑office schedule (3 days/week).

Ideal candidates have a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Texas bar in good standing, 3–5 years of substantive litigation at a top firm, and experience in financial services or

Qualifications

• Must hold JD from ABA-accredited law school with 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of complex litigation, including drafting legal documents, discovery, depositions, pre-trial, and motions practice.

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 experience

Financial services litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across offices

Organizational skills

Drafting legal documents

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

KLA Industries in Dallas is seeking a mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate to join our AmLaw 100‑tier team. The role offers exposure to high‑stakes financial disputes, including commercial transactions, debt restructurings, and related litigation, with a hybrid in‑office schedule (3 days/week).

Ideal candidates have a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Texas bar in good standing, 3–5 years of substantive litigation at a top firm, and experience in financial services or