Securities Litigation Associate Attorney

About this role

Our client's Securities Litigation Group handles a wide range of civil and regulatory matters for its corporate and individual clients. In the civil arena, we represent issuers (including Fortune 100 and leading technology and life science companies) and their directors and officers in securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation and other civil actions arising from securities-related disputes. Fenwick also has an active internal investigation, regulatory, and white-collar defense practice.

This includes representing audit and special committees in connection with internal investigations related to allegations of accounting fraud, whistle blower claims, or alleged violations of anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It also includes defending companies and individuals in connection with DOJ and SEC investigations and regulatory proceedings. We provide an unrivaled platform for associates eager to be on the front lines, learning to litigate on behalf of some of the world's most cutting-edge technology and life sciences companies and handle complex investigatory and regulatory matters.

Our client is currently seeking a Securities Litigation associate, preferably for our San Francisco or Silicon Valley office, though other office locations will be considered. Applicants should have at least four (4+) years of relevant experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must. We require that the candidate be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

4+ years of experience

in securities litigation or related civil/regulatory matters

Salary

$310K - $445K

Visa sponsorship not available

Hybrid work policy

3 days in-office. Silicon Valley, New York, DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Santa Monica. Relocation is supported, and Fenwick is happy to pay for it. Candidates must be admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction where they intend to work or be eligible to waive into the bar within three to six months. Sitting for the bar exam is not supported.

Why candidates should join

Our client is a leading law firm that guides visionary tech and life sciences companies through every stage of growth. They're one of Silicon Valley's original legal practices with over 500 lawyers serving clients from seven offices across the US and China.

You'll join a Chambers first-tier firm that's consistently ranked as a top practice. They offer an unrivaled platform for associates to work on the front lines with cutting-edge technology and life sciences companies.

This Securities Litigation role puts you at the center of high-stakes civil and regulatory matters. You'll handle securities class actions, derivative suits, and internal investigations for Fortune 100 companies and leading tech firms.