Associate, Securities Litigation Group

Locations:

• Silicon Valley
• New York
• San Francisco
• Washington, D.C.
• Seattle
• Santa Monica

Job Description Summary

An Am Law 100 firm’s Securities Litigation Group handles a wide range of civil and regulatory matters for its corporate and individual clients. In the civil arena, the firm represents issuers, including Fortune 100 and leading technology and life science companies, as well as their directors and officers in securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation, and other civil actions arising from securities-related disputes.

The firm also has an active internal investigation, regulatory, and white-collar defense practice. This includes representing audit and special committees in connection with internal investigations related to allegations of accounting fraud, whistleblower claims, or alleged violations of anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Additionally, the firm defends companies and individuals in connection with DOJ and SEC investigations and regulatory proceedings.

The firm provides an unrivaled platform for associates eager to be on the front lines, learning to litigate on behalf of some of the world’s most cutting-edge technology and life sciences companies, and handling complex investigatory and regulatory matters.

Job Description

The firm is currently seeking a Securities Litigation Associate, preferably for its San Francisco or Silicon Valley office, though other office locations will be considered. Applicants should have at least four (4+) years of relevant experience. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are a must. The firm requires that candidates be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or be eligible to sit for/waive into the next bar exam.

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Benefits and Compensation Details

The firm believes that its partners and employees are the most important assets. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health—physical, emotional, and financial—is the reason the firm offers a comprehensive benefit program. The firm provides benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$310,000 - $445,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonuses will be made available upon request.