Litigation (Financial Services Litigation) Associate - New York

Financial Services Litigation AssociateDirect Counsel represents a leading national law firm seeking an experienced Financial Services Litigation Associate to join its busy and growing New York practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial litigator with financial services experience to handle high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters involving banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, fintech companies, and other regulated financial institutions.The RoleManage complex financial services and commercial litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal.Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings.Draft and argue motions, briefs, memoranda, and arbitration submissions.Conduct and defend fact and expert depositions.Manage discovery, document review, and e-discovery in large-scale matters.Advise financial institutions on litigation strategy, risk, and regulatory exposure.Handle matters involving SEC, FINRA, CFPB, OCC, and other financial regulatory frameworks.Work closely with partners and clients to develop case strategy and manage relationships.Conduct sophisticated legal research involving financial services regulations and commercial law.Qualifications5–7 years of litigation experience.Strong background in general commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.Financial services experience strongly preferred, particularly involving banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, asset managers, or fintech companies.Familiarity with cryptocurrency and financial regulatory frameworks preferred.FINRA arbitration and Office of Hearing Officers experience is a plus.Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.Ability to manage complex matters independently and work effectively with a team.J.D. and active New York Bar admission required.Compensation & Benefits$250,000–$280,000 annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes financial services matters.Significant client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.Collaborative environment with strong professional and business development opportunities.Career growth within a leading national law firm.Location: New York, NYIf you're a commercial litigator looking to deepen your financial services practice and take on sophisticated litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.