Junior Litigation Associate - Financial Services & Securities

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

The Charlotte office of a prominent Am Law 200 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Practice. This team effectively represents the interests of the financial services sector in a wide range of matters, including securities, lender liability, regulatory issues, loan workouts, foreclosures, class actions, and credit card-related matters. Their experience encompasses the expanding services offered by financial institutions, including recent cases involving securities fraud, failed asset securitizations, and defaulted syndicated loans.

Responsibilities:

The Associate will contribute to sophisticated litigation matters, including large exposure cases, often involving the financial services industry. Responsibilities may include: legal research and analysis; drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, discovery management, witness preparation and interviews., client communication and reporting, as well as, trial preparation and support.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree and admission to the North Carolina Bar.
• 2-4 years of experience in a first-tier law firm (or current judicial clerkship, ready to start in Fall 2025).
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation, including large exposure cases.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with the financial services industry and/or financial fraud litigation.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including hours-based and merit bonus opportunities, billable hour credit for pro bono work and hybrid remote work options.