Securities Litigation - Senior Associate Attorney

Recruiters' Network Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Boston seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Securities Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated securities litigation, shareholder disputes, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters for public companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and senior executives.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, be admitted in MA (and NY or CA), and have substantial experience in securities class

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex securities class actions, shareholder litigation, and related 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

Class actions

Regulatory investigations

Litigation management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Massachusetts Bar Admission

New York or California Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

Securities Litigation - Senior Associate Attorney

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 enforcementproceedings. 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.