Business Litigation Associate - Government Investigations/White Collar Defense

Job Description

Job Description

A nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm consistently ranked among the country's top firms for culture, innovation, wellness, diversity, and attorney integration, is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least two years of experience to join its Government Enforcement team and Business Litigation Practice Group in Boston .

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated litigation and investigatory work within a collaborative, collegial, and highly supportive environment that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Practice Overview

The firm's Business Litigation group represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses across a broad spectrum of industries both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will work on a diverse mix of matters, including:

• Government enforcement investigations
• Healthcare enforcement matters
• Commercial litigation
• Civil litigation
• Class actions
• Trade regulation matters
• Internal and regulatory investigations
• Complex business disputes

Industries served include healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, education, and other highly regulated sectors.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least two years of relevant litigation experience
• Experience handling government enforcement matters
• Civil litigation experience in sophisticated matters
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Healthcare enforcement experience is preferred, but not required.

Additional experience with the following is highly valued:

• Drafting dispositive and other substantive motions
• Managing complex discovery
• Conducting or defending depositions
• Investigating and responding to government inquiries
• Court appearances and litigation strategy

Law review experience and/or judicial clerkship experience are considered strong pluses.

Massachusetts bar admission is required.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This firm has earned national recognition for its attorney experience and workplace culture, including distinctions for:

• Firm culture and collegiality
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Wellness and attorney support
• Technology and innovation
• Integration of laterals and clerks
• Leadership transparency and accessibility

The firm places significant emphasis on attorney development and integration. Associates benefit from formal mentoring programs, meaningful responsibility, strong client exposure, and a collaborative platform designed to support long-term success and advancement.

Additional highlights include:

• Hybrid work model with approximately 2-3 in-office days per week
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• 1,800-hour annual billable target
• Billable hour credit for pro bono and approved DEI activities
• Flexible PTO structure without rigid caps
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), pet insurance, and more

Compensation

For Massachusetts-based candidates, the anticipated base salary range is approximately $190,000-$202,500, depending upon experience, class year, and overall qualifications.

For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples (preferably briefs not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws . If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.