Financial Services Litigation Associate

Talent Search Pro; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro is seeking a mid-level associate with 5–7 years of litigation experience and a demonstrated focus on financial services litigation in New York. The role supports two named partners in our New York office, with active NY bar admission required and a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the Fox Rothschild New York office.

You will handle complex financial services disputes across litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, collaborating closely with partners on strategy

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of litigation experience focusing on financial services litigation.
• Active New York bar license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial and financial services litigation from pre-suit to appeals.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and memoranda in federal and state courts and arbitration.
• Conduct and defend depositions in high-stakes financial services disputes.
• Oversee document review and e-discovery in large-scale matters.
• Advise financial institution clients on litigation strategy and regulatory exposure.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client relationships.
• Perform legal research on regulatory and common-law issues in financial services.

Skills

Litigation experience

Financial services litigation

New York Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Salary range: $250K - $280K

Location: New York, NY

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Hybrid work policy: Hybrid --- 3 days per week in the Fox Rothschild New York office

About this role

What we're looking for:

We need a mid-level associate with 5-7 years of litigation experience and a demonstrated focus on financial services litigation who can hit the ground running supporting two named partners in our New York office. You should have hands‑on experience representing financial services participants --- broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, financial advisors, and similar clients --- in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. An active New York bar license in good standing is required.

What you'll do:

• Manage all phases of complex commercial and financial services litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial prep and appeals
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and memoranda in federal and state courts as well as arbitration proceedings
• Conduct and defend depositions in high-stakes financial services disputes
• Oversee document review and e-discovery in large-scale matters involving financial institutions and regulated entities
• Advise financial institution clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure across areas including SEC, FINRA, CFPB, and OCC matters
• Collaborate directly with partners on case strategy, client relationships, and business development
• Perform legal research on complex regulatory and common-law issues spanning consumer finance litigation (FCRA, FDCPA, TILA, RESPA, TCPA, EFTA), regulatory enforcement defense, broker-dealer disputes, and fintech/digital assets

Role responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial and financial services litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and appeals
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and memoranda of law in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration submissions
• Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
• Oversee document review and e-discovery processes in large-scale matters
• Advise financial institution clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory exposure
• Collaborate with partners to develop case strategy and manage client relationships
• Conduct legal research on complex regulatory and common-law issues affecting the financial services industry