Securities Litigation Associate, San Francisco; Silicon Valley · Vault Top 20 Firm

A top-tier litigation firm seeks a securities litigation associate to handle civil and regulatory disputes for major corporations, including Fortune 100 companies and leaders in technology and life sciences. This role involves securities class actions, shareholder derivative lawsuits, merger disputes, and related civil litigation. Associates also provide regulatory advocacy and participate in internal and government investigations.

The work:

• Represent clients in securities class actions, shareholder derivative lawsuits, and commercial litigation through trial and appeal
• Provide regulatory advocacy to minimize enforcement risk and build defenses against regulatory charges
• Participate in internal, government, and regulatory investigations
• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities disputes and regulatory matters

What they're looking for:

• JD from accredited law school
• California bar admission in good standing
• 3-5 years of securities litigation or related experience
• Background with securities disputes, federal or state agency investigations, or regulatory enforcement matters
• Strong writing, research, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach in fast-paced environments

Compensation: $260,000–$390,000 base salary plus discretionary merit bonus.