Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized, full-service law firm’s growing Finance & Restructuring practice group in its Dallas, TX office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation attorney to work on sophisticated financial matters alongside an experienced team handling complex disputes, corporate debt restructurings, and other high-stakes financial litigation.

The firm’s Finance & Restructuring practice provides strategic, integrated legal counsel across a broad range of financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably gained at an Am Law 100 firm, and a strong interest in developing their practice within the financial services and restructuring space.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, ideally with an Am Law 100 law firm.

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal matters.

• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated commitment to professional excellence.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a high level of client service.

• An interest in complex financial matters, corporate restructurings, and related litigation is preferred.

Firm & Work Environment:

The firm offers a collaborative and client-focused environment that emphasizes professional development, flexibility, and meaningful in-office collaboration. Attorneys are expected to work from the Dallas office three days per week, providing opportunities to build relationships with colleagues while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript.