Immediate Opportunity - Associate Attorney | Financial Restructuring & Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

This job is posted on behalf of Pernini Recruiting Company by Top Echelon.

Finance & Restructuring Practice Group

Location: Dallas, Texas

HYBRID - 3 days a week in office

A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a talented mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Finance & Restructuring Practice . This position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes financial disputes, representing clients in complex matters involving commercial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation. The role provides exceptional exposure to cutting-edge financial issues while working alongside a highly regarded, nationally integrated team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas , in good standing
• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or similarly sophisticated law firm preferred
• Experience with financial services or restructuring-related litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of complex litigation , including drafting legal documents , conducting discovery and depositions , preparing for trial , and participating in motions practice

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, filings, client communications, and multiple competing priorities

• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and advocacy abilities, both written and oral
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively across offices and disciplines in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in financial , commercial , and restructuring-related litigation in federal and state courts and arbitration forums
• Manage complex litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings
• Develop and execute case strategies, including discovery planning and implementation
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive court filings
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions , briefs , and memoranda

• Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and trial proceedings

• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop and execute case strategy
• Provide clients with timely, practical, and strategic advice on litigation and risk management
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and innovation

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the nation’s premier Finance & Restructuring practices , consistently recognized for excellence in complex financial litigation. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to leading financial institutions, corporations, and investors facing their most significant challenges. Our client offers a dynamic environment where associates receive meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and mentorship from distinguished practitioners at the forefront of financial law .

You’ll have the chance to shape major commercial and restructuring disputes while developing deep expertise in high-impact matters that define the modern financial landscape . The firm’s commitment to professional growth, cross-office collaboration, and substantive experience ensures that associates thrive both as advocates and strategic counselors. This is a rare platform for ambitious litigators seeking to elevate their careers within an elite, nationally ranked team.

The firm fosters a collegial and collaborative culture that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, client service excellence, and long-term career growth. The firm also supports a flexible hybrid work environment, balancing meaningful in-person collaboration with individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $180,000– $300,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility: Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
• Additional Perks : Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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