Position: Securities Enforcement Associate

Location: New York and Washington, D.C.

Practice Area: SEC Enforcement / Regulatory Counseling

Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Securities Enforcement Associate to join its Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department in the New York office. This is an opportunity to join a premier team handling high-stakes regulatory and enforcement matters across the financial services industry.

About the Practice

The Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group is a leader in defending clients in matters involving the SEC, FINRA, DOJ, CFTC, and state securities regulators. The team represents broker-dealers, investment advisers, hedge funds, public companies, and financial professionals in investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance counseling.

This group is known for:

• Defending clients in parallel civil, criminal, and administrative investigations
• Advising on emerging regulatory risks and enforcement trends
• Supporting firms in navigating FINRA and SEC rules, exams, and remediation

The practice has a strong national and international footprint, with a track record of favorable resolutions and precedent-setting outcomes.

About the Firm

Founded in 1834 and home to over 1,000 attorneys, the firm is known for its top-tier litigation, regulatory, and white-collar defense capabilities. With a deep bench across financial services, it delivers strategic counsel that blends legal, business, and reputational considerations.

Attorneys benefit from:

• Competitive Cravath-scale compensation and bonuses
• Hybrid remote/in-office flexibility
• Billable credit for pro bono work
• National platform with cross-office collaboration
• Long-term development opportunities within a collegial and high-performing environment

Salary Range: $260,000 – $380,000+, commensurate with experience.

What Associates Say

• Vault and Chambers recognize the securities group for its “exceptional depth in financial investigations” and “commitment to mentoring and associate development.”
• One associate shared:

“You’re not just behind the scenes—you’re involved with strategy, regulator interactions, and direct client work from early on.”

• Associates highlight the balance of intense regulatory work with strong internal support and flexibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• 3–6 years of experience in government investigations, regulatory enforcement, or compliance counseling
• Prior experience in a first-tier law firm required
• Former experience with regulatory agencies (SEC, FINRA, DOJ, etc.) or judicial clerkships is highly valued
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
• Admission to the New York Bar is required