Securities Litigation - Senior Associate Attorney

Job Juncture; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

International Law Firm in Boston invites a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Securities Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group. You will work on sophisticated securities litigation, shareholder disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters for public companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and senior executives.

This hybrid Boston-based role requires a JD from a top-tier law school, MA/NY/CA bar admission in good standing, and a proven track record handling

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Massachusetts, New York or California in good standing.
• Experience representing public companies, boards of directors, officers, financial institutions in complex securities disputes.
• Strong background in securities class actions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and appellate briefs.
• Experience with shareholder derivative litigation, corporate governance disputes, and shareholder demand matters.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation: discovery, witness preparation, depositions, expert coordination, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with SEC investigations, enforcement proceedings, and related regulatory matters.
• Experience working within large litigation teams; commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex securities class actions, shareholder litigation, and related commercial disputes.
• Defend public companies, boards, officers, directors, and financial institutions in high-stakes securities litigation matters.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document review, witness preparation, deposition strategy, and expert coordination.
• Handle matters involving shareholder derivative actions, fiduciary duty claims, and corporate governance disputes.
• Support clients facing SEC investigations, enforcement actions, and parallel regulatory proceedings.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and strategic resolution efforts.
• Collaborate with attorneys across litigation, corporate, white collar, investigations, and regulatory practice groups.
• Conduct sophisticated legal analysis involving securities laws, disclosure obligations, corporate governance, and enforcement matters.

Skills

Securities litigation

Shareholder disputes

Enforcement proceedings

Discovery management

Regulatory investigations

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in MA, NY or CA in good standing

Job description

Securities Litigation - Senior Associate Attorney

Salary: $310,000 - $420,000 per year

Posted: September 10 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – SECURITIES LITIGATION

Securities Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group

Locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; or Palo Alto, CA

HYBRID

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a talented Senior Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Securities Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group in Boston. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated securities litigation, shareholder disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters for public companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and senior executives. The practice is nationally recognized for handling high-stakes securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, corporate governance disputes, and parallel regulatory proceedings in federal and state courts across the country.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Massachusetts, New Yorko or California in good standing
• Experience representing public companies, boards of directors, officers, financial institutions, and other corporate clients in complex securities disputes
• Strong background handling securities class actions, including drafting motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and appellate briefs
• Experience with shareholder derivative litigation, corporate governance disputes, and shareholder demand matters
• Experience managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, witness preparation, depositions, expert coordination, and trial preparation
• Familiarity with SEC investigations, enforcement proceedings, and related regulatory matters
• Experience working effectively within large litigation teams
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex securities class actions, shareholder litigation, and related commercial disputes
• Defend public companies, boards, officers, directors, and financial institutions in high-stakes securities litigation matters
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including document review, witness preparation, deposition strategy, and expert coordination
• Handle matters involving shareholder derivative actions, fiduciary duty claims, and corporate governance disputes
• Support clients facing SEC investigations, enforcement actions, and parallel regulatory proceedings
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and strategic resolution efforts
• Collaborate with attorneys across litigation, corporate, white collar, investigations, and regulatory practice groups
• Conduct sophisticated legal analysis involving securities laws, disclosure obligations, corporate governance, and enforcement matters

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a premier securities litigation practice that regularly handles some of the most significant and complex disputes in the marketplace. Attorneys in this group represent leading public companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and executives in high-profile securities class actions, shareholder derivative matters, and SEC enforcement proceedings. The team has a proven track record securing dismissals, favorable settlements, and trial victories in some of the nation’s most challenging securities cases.

You will work alongside nationally recognized litigators on sophisticated matters spanning multiple industries, including financial services, technology, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, and consumer products. The firm offers significant courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, exceptional mentorship, and a collaborative environment designed to accelerate professional growth and long-term career development.

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.