Senior Associate - Securities Litigation

Wilmer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale, a leading international law firm, seeks senior associates for its Securities Litigation & Financial Services practice in New York. Candidates should have 4–7 years post‑JD experience in securities litigation; positions are also available in Boston or Palo Alto.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate strong writing, analytical and research skills, experience with briefs, discovery, depositions and motions; excellent work ethic and ability to contribute to a large team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and bar in good standing in the state where the position is based.
• Strong analytical, writing and research skills for complex securities litigation.
• Experience with large litigation teams and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate securities cases in federal courts and/or state courts.
• Draft briefs, manage discovery, and assist with depositions and motions.
• Contribute to strategy and case management on a senior associate level.
• Collaborate with a large, multidisciplinary litigation team.

Skills

Securities litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Depositions

Motion practice

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

1643

Associate Position

New York, NY

*Securities Lit & Enforcement

Monday, July 27, 2026

Legal

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Securities and Financial Services Department is seeking senior associates who have four to seven years post-JD experience (not including clerkships) in securities litigation matters. Positions are open in Boston, New York or Palo Alto.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Extensive experience litigating in securities cases in federal courts and/or the Delaware Court of Chancery.
• Exceptional writing, analytical and legal research skills with experience drafting briefs, managing discovery, involvement in taking/defending depositions, and motion practice.
• Talented strategic thinker.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic.
• Experience with large litigation teams.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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