Job Description
Position : Associate - Securities Litigation Group
Our Client | SF | $310K - $445K | Hybrid (3 days in-office)
About Our Client
Our client is a Chambers Band 1-ranked, top-tier AmLaw firm with a nationally recognized Securities Litigation practice. With 1,000+ attorneys, they represent Fortune 100 companies, leading technology and life sciences firms, and their executives in the most complex and high-stakes securities matters.
This is an immediate hiring priority.
The Opportunity
Join an elite Securities Litigation Group handling cutting-edge civil and regulatory matters for the world's most innovative companies. This isn't a document review- you'll be on the front lines of securities class actions, internal investigations, and regulatory defense from day one.
What You'll Handle
Civil Litigation:
- Securities class actions and derivative suits
- Merger litigation and shareholder disputes
- Representing Fortune 100 issuers and their directors/officers
- High-stakes disputes for technology and life sciences companies
Regulatory & White-Collar Defense:
- DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings
- Internal investigations (accounting fraud, whistleblower claims, FCPA violations)
- Audit and special committee representations
- Regulatory proceedings and compliance matters
What You'll Do
- Represent Fortune 100 companies and leading tech/life sciences firms in securities litigation
- Defend directors and officers in class actions and derivative suits
- Conduct internal investigations for audit and special committees
- Handle DOJ/SEC investigations and regulatory defense
- Take substantive ownership of complex matters
- Work directly with partners on high-profile cases
- Develop sophisticated litigation skills through hands-on experience
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Internal investigations: Accounting fraud, whistleblower claims, FCPA
⭐ Regulatory defense: DOJ/SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings
⭐ Top law school: T14 or equivalent
⭐ Federal clerkship experience
Compensation & Details
💰 Base Salary: $310,000 - $445,000
📍 Location: San Francisco
🏢 Work Policy: Hybrid - 3 days in-office per week
🌍 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
📊 Hiring Count: 1 associate
⚖️ Interview Process: 2 stages
Why This Role Matters
Chambers Band 1 Platform: Work at a firm consistently ranked in the top tier for securities litigation
Sophisticated Matters: Handle cases that shape securities law and regulatory policy
Fortune 100 Clients: Represent the world's most innovative technology and life sciences companies
Substantive Responsibility: Front-line litigation experience, not back-office support
Unparalleled Training: Learn from nationally recognized securities litigators
High-Stakes Work: Securities class actions, SEC investigations, internal investigations
Career Trajectory: Clear path to partnership at an elite firm
Interview Process (2 Stages)
This is a priority hire with an expedited timeline.
- Initial Interview - Background, experience, matter discussion
- Final Round - On-site with partners and senior associates
Timeline: Fast-moving process for qualified candidates (1-2 weeks)
Application Requirements
To be considered, submit:
✅ Resume highlighting securities litigation experience
✅ Law school transcript (required)
✅ Deal/Matter sheet detailing securities litigation experience
✅ Cover letter explaining your interest in securities litigation
Apply now to join a Chambers Band 1 securities litigation practice representing Fortune 100 companies and the world's most innovative technology and life sciences firms.
- Immediate hiring priority. Submit your application today.