Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate — Hybrid (Dallas)

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid PTO & parental leave

Back-up care

HSA and FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Debt consolidation/refinancing support

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Dallas, TX, seeks a mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney to handle high-stakes disputes in a sophisticated practice. The role offers hybrid work, with three days in the office, and exposure to complex commercial transactions and restructurings.

Ideal candidates have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas bar, 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience, and a proven ability to manage all phases of litigation, including discovery,

Qualifications

• JD from 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
• 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 drafting

Discovery management

Oral advocacy

Cross-office collaboration

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Dallas, TX, seeks a mid-level Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney to handle high-stakes disputes in a sophisticated practice. The role offers hybrid work, with three days in the office, and exposure to complex commercial transactions and restructurings.

Ideal candidates have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas bar, 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience, and a proven ability to manage all phases of litigation, including discovery,