Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate (Hybrid, Dallas)

United Future; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

HSA and FSA options

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Back-up child and elder care

Commuter/transit benefits

Job summary

United Future in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a talented mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated practice. The role offers exposure to high-stakes financial disputes and complex restructurings within a nationally integrated team.

This hybrid position requires 3 days in the office, active Texas bar, and 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at a top firm.

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 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.

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 skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

United Future in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a talented mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated practice. The role offers exposure to high-stakes financial disputes and complex restructurings within a nationally integrated team.

This hybrid position requires 3 days in the office, active Texas bar, and 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at a top firm.