Securities Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

This is an in-office role with a client in the legal services industry, a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The firm is known worldwide for innovative yet practical client service, serves as an incubator for top-notch talent, and consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications. It empowers lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance.

Class years 2020 to 2023. In addition to Boston, the client will consider candidates in New York City and San Francisco.

Representative Work

Represent clients in every type and stage of securities litigation, including federal and state securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation, shareholder disputes, and other complex corporate and business litigation. The Boston Securities Litigation group has 2 partners and 1 associate and is adding another associate.

Who You Are

• 3–6 years of significant law firm experience in securities, complex commercial, and/or business litigation
• Experience with sophisticated disputes involving federal and state securities laws, shareholder claims, fiduciary duties and corporate governance, class actions, and other complex business matters
• Experience with complex commercial dockets, including the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session (BLS), and/or SEC investigations, internal investigations, and related regulatory or enforcement matters is a plus
• Strong legal research and writing, substantive motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case strategy
• Able to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively, orally and in writing, with a commitment to excellent client service
• Strong work ethic, collaborative approach, and interest in taking on increasing responsibility
• Admitted to the bar in the state of practice or eligible for admission by waiver

Preferred law schools

Preferred law schools: Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, UC Berkeley (Cal), George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law. Experience at a large national or AmLaw firm is preferred.

Associate Bonus Structure

• Unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, plus up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development, count toward bonus eligibility.
• Additional high-hour bonuses at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, plus merit incentives for associates whose performance exceeds expectations.
• In 2025, high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus and merit incentives added 10% or 20%; the most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
• Tax-free health accounts (HSA and FSA)
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including health care advocates, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness apps
• Flex time away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations