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Defend High-Stakes Deal Challenges and Securities Class Actions

New York City, New York Full time 2-4 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of securities litigation experience to join its Securities and M&A Litigation practice in New York City. The role is part of the 3rd- to 5th-year associate class and offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-stakes disputes and investigations.

The Work

  • Contribute to the defense of securities class actions, stockholder derivative suits, IPO and direct-listing litigation, and SPAC-related securities matters.
  • Work on corporate governance disputes, including books-and-records demands and audit or special litigation committee investigations.
  • Support litigation involving public and private transactions, including fiduciary-duty claims, disclosure suits, appraisal actions, and corporate-control disputes.
  • Participate in disputes concerning deal protection, preliminary injunctions, alleged covenant breaches, material adverse effects, and other failed-transaction issues.
  • Work on post-closing litigation, including indemnification, representations and warranties, and earnout disputes.
  • Contribute to SEC and regulatory enforcement matters and professional-liability cases, including matters that may involve civil or criminal proceedings and investigations.
  • Work with clients on litigation strategy and approaches designed to address their business objectives and mitigate litigation risk.

What You Bring

  • At least two years of securities litigation experience.
  • Experience or substantive exposure to complex securities disputes, including class actions or derivative litigation.
  • Ability to contribute to litigation strategy and advocacy in matters involving corporate, transactional, or regulatory issues.
  • Relevant experience with M&A-related stockholder disputes, SEC or regulatory matters, or professional-liability litigation is applicable to the practice’s work.
  • Interest in working on complex matters that may involve pretrial proceedings and trial.

Why Consider It

This opportunity offers exposure to a broad range of high-stakes securities and corporate disputes, from class actions and derivative suits to deal litigation, regulatory matters, and trial work.

The practice works closely with clients on business-focused strategies, and the role is within a defined 3rd- to 5th-year associate class.

Compensation & Benefits

The employer also describes comprehensive benefits and resources intended to support lawyers and their families across health, family, and financial needs.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.