Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective health benefits

Mental well-being programs

401K program

Flexible Time Off program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Charlotte, NC is seeking a junior to mid-level associate for their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice. The ideal candidate will assist clients within the financial services industry on various legal matters, including litigation and government investigations.

Applicants should possess 2-4 years of experience, a Juris Doctorate degree, and be a member of the State Bar. The role includes comprehensive litigation management, legal research, and client communications, offering a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in legal practice.
• Ability to handle litigation discovery and government subpoenas.
• Capable of writing legal memoranda and preparing advocacy materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses.
• Assist preparation for negotiations and advocacy materials.
• Perform legal research on consumer financial services laws.

Skills

Litigation and advocacy skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Interpersonal and writing skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Membership to the State Bar

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assisting clients in the financial services industry with litigation, government investigations, and enforcement matters.

Duties

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses to government subpoenas and civil investigative demands.
• Assist with preparations for negotiations with government enforcement attorneys and prepare client advocacy materials.
• Participate in witness and client interviews and depositions, including preparation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, reports, motions, briefs, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Develop litigation and settlement strategies for cases in federal and state court.
• Perform legal research on federal and state consumer financial services laws and regulations.
• Communicate in writing and orally with clients and senior attorneys regarding strategy, regulatory risk, and business operations.
• Write, edit, and review reports, communications, presentations, and articles.

Requirements

• Highly motivated and creative with exceptional interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Thorough, efficient, and detail-oriented in work.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.

Certifications

• Litigation and/or enforcement experience required.
• Consumer financial services and/or payments experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation processes.

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.