Financial Services Litigation Associate - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k)

FSAs

EAP

Commuter benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a midlevel associate to join the Financial Services Litigation team in New York. The role targets lawyers with at least three years of experience in complex securities and/or financial services litigation, offering substantial responsibility and direct client exposure.

The candidate will manage substantive aspects of complex litigation, draft filings, handle discovery, and support trial strategy while collaborating across teams on high-profile disputes.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in securities and/or financial services litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and working directly with clients.
• Government agency experience is a plus.
• Admission to the New York or California bar required, depending on office location.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive aspects of complex litigation in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings.
• Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation.
• Support deposition preparation, hearings, and trial strategy.
• Participate in case management, factual development, and client counseling.
• Collaborate across litigation and financial services teams on high-profile disputes and enforcement matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate attorney to join its Financial Services Litigation team in New York. This position is ideal for candidates with at least three years of experience in complex securities and/or financial services litigation. The role offers substantial responsibility, direct client exposure, and immediate integration into active matters.

Duties

• Manage substantive aspects of complex litigation in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings.
• Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation.
• Support deposition preparation, hearings, and trial strategy.
• Participate in case management, factual development, and client counseling.
• Collaborate across litigation and financial services teams on high-profile disputes and enforcement matters.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in securities and/or financial services litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and working directly with clients.
• Government agency experience is a plus.
• Admission to the New York or California bar required, depending on office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York or California bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long‑term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.