Securities Enforcement Associate (Mid-Level)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a leading AmLaw 100 firm in Palo Alto in its Securities Enforcement litigation team. The role involves handling enforcement actions and investigations, with direct exposure to the SEC and other regulators, and advising on compliance obligations.

You will draft briefs and investigative materials, while collaborating with partners and senior associates across offices on sophisticated matters. The firm offers a lucrative compensation package and full benefits.

Qualifications

• JD degree with class years 2018–2022.
• Experience in securities enforcement or regulatory investigations.
• Strong writing and regulator-facing work experience.
• Bar admission in good standing or eligible to waive into California.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in securities enforcement actions and regulatory investigations.
• Work directly on matters involving the SEC and other regulators.
• Advise on compliance issues tied to enforcement risk and disclosure obligations.
• Draft briefs, subpoenas, Wells submissions, and investigative materials.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates across offices on sophisticated matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Regulator-facing work

Education

JD

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a leading AmLaw 100 firm in Palo Alto in its Securities Enforcement litigation team. The role involves handling enforcement actions and investigations, with direct exposure to the SEC and other regulators, and advising on compliance obligations.

You will draft briefs and investigative materials, while collaborating with partners and senior associates across offices on sophisticated matters. The firm offers a lucrative compensation package and full benefits.