Securities Litigation Associate — High-Impact Counsel

Morrison Foerster; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Morrison & Foerster is seeking attorneys with 3–6 years of significant law firm experience in securities and business litigation to join our New York team. The role emphasizes handling complex disputes, robust research and writing skills, and collaborative client service across federal and state matters.

Ideal candidates possess strong motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience, with a commitment to advancing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of significant law firm experience in securities, complex commercial, and/or business litigation.
• Experience handling disputes involving federal and state securities laws, shareholder claims, fiduciary duties and corporate governance, and class actions.
• Strong experience with legal research and writing, substantive motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex securities and business litigation matters from investigation through trial.
• Support case strategy, briefing, and discovery across federal and state courts.
• Communicate complex matters clearly in writing and orally to clients and partners.

Skills

Securities litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Job description

Morrison & Foerster is seeking attorneys with 3–6 years of significant law firm experience in securities and business litigation to join our New York team. The role emphasizes handling complex disputes, robust research and writing skills, and collaborative client service across federal and state matters.

Ideal candidates possess strong motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience, with a commitment to advancing in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.