Hybrid Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate

The Recruiting Hive; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is partnering with a premier AmLaw 100 firm to recruit a Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney in Dallas. The role blends high-stakes commercial litigation with complex restructuring matters, offering exposure to sophisticated financial disputes and cross‑office collaboration.

Ideal candidates will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas bar in good standing, and 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience.

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

Litigation Exp

Financial litigation

Case management

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Cross-office collab

Time management

Depositions

3-5 years exp

Education

JD from ABA law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is partnering with a premier AmLaw 100 firm to recruit a Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney in Dallas. The role blends high-stakes commercial litigation with complex restructuring matters, offering exposure to sophisticated financial disputes and cross‑office collaboration.

Ideal candidates will hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas bar in good standing, and 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience.