Associate Attorney

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They need to be local - not remote


We are looking for a litigation associate to join our busy national securities litigation team. They may also work on commercial, employment, white collar and banking litigation matters, but securities will be the primary. We would be glad to consider corporate securities partners with portable books. Please check out our ad on LinkedIn for details.

What You'll Do


We are looking for a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of experience in litigation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and willing to work within a practice group focused on securities-related arbitration, mediation, and court case matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and participate in matters involving broad range of commercial, business, securities litigation, including trial, arbitrations, and regulatory enforcement actions (SEC, FINRA and state).
• Participate in client advisement in the scope of financial services legal counsel.
• Conduct research and draft documents.
• Effectively render opinions on client matters that pertain to compliance, litigation, and regulatory concerns.
• Identify issues and promptly provide solutions.
• As warranted, work as a team cross-functionally with lawyers residing in various firm offices. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Oklahoma Bar and membership is good standing are required.
• Licensed to practice to practice in other states, or willingness to become licensed in other states, a plus.
• 3 - 5 years of substantive litigation experience. Business, securities litigation, and banking experience at a law firm is a plus.
• Trial and arbitration experience required.
• Demonstrated strong legal research and writing skills required.
• Must be able to communicate concisely and accurately, both orally and in writing, with principals, colleagues, and clients.
• Able to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.
• Be a team player and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

Work Environment


This position is primarily based in our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office. Some travel will be required.