Litigation Associate – Capital Markets & Financial Services

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: New York (USA) This opportunity is with a nationally recognized, litigation-focused organization handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters in the financial services and capital markets space. The practice represents financial institutions, regulated entities, and high-net-worth individuals in complex disputes, enforcement actions, and business conflicts. The organization blends the rigor and standards of large national practices with the flexibility of a remote-first operating model. It is known for lean teams, deep subject-matter expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to litigation excellence in federal and state courts and before regulatory agencies. Role Overview This role is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants exposure to capital markets–adjacent disputes and regulatory-driven litigation while maintaining autonomy, responsibility, and a sustainable schedule. You will lead or co-lead complex matters involving securities disputes, financial markets, regulatory enforcement, and high-stakes commercial litigation. Key Responsibilities • Lead or co-lead complex litigation matters involving: • Securities and financial services disputes • Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions • High-stakes commercial and business conflicts • Draft, argue, and manage dispositive motions in state and federal courts. • Develop and execute litigation strategy from initial filing through resolution, trial, or settlement. • Manage all phases of discovery, including depositions, ESI strategy, and expert coordination. • Represent clients before regulatory and enforcement bodies. • Analyze financial data, securities structures, and transactional records to support legal arguments. • Supervise junior attorneys or litigation support staff as appropriate. Required Qualifications • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record. • Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligibility for reciprocal admission preferred. • Minimum of 4 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, including experience in one or more of the following: • Securities litigation • Regulatory enforcement defense • Antitrust or class action litigation • Shareholder or derivative actions • Banking, lender liability, or complex contract disputes • Trade secrets, non-compete, or white-collar matters • Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions, depositions, and complex discovery. • Stable employment history with no significant unexplained gaps. • Background exclusively within law firm or institutional practice settings (no solo or contract-only experience). • Experience handling high-value or regulatory-driven matters strongly preferred. Preferred (But Not Required) • Prior experience defending regulatory enforcement actions. • Background in antitrust, banking liability, trade secrets, or white-collar defense. • Strong understanding of financial instruments, markets, and investment structures. • Experience in a litigation-focused boutique or top-tier commercial litigation group. • Judicial clerkship experience (appellate clerkship a plus). • Exceptional legal writing skills; writing samples may be requested. This Role is: • Sophisticated capital markets–adjacent litigation without BigLaw billable pressure • Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in strategy • Fully remote structure with national-caliber work • Long-term growth opportunity within a litigation-centric practice This offer from "Marshall Graham LLC" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score. Apply Now Apply Now