Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

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  • Dallas, TX
  • $180,000–$300,000 Per Year
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Job Description

FINANCE & RESTRUCTURING LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Finance&RestructuringPracticeGroup
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 draftinglegal documents, conducting discovery and depositions, preparing for trial, and participating in motions practice
  • Strongorganizationalskillswiththeabilitytomanagedeadlines,filings,clientcommunications,andmultiplecompetingpriorities
  • 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
  • Managecomplexlitigationmattersfrompre-suitinvestigationthroughtrialandpost-trialproceedings
  • Developandexecutecasestrategies,includingdiscoveryplanningandimplementation
  • Draft,argue,andrespondtomotions,briefs,memoranda,andothersubstantivecourtfilings
  • Takeanddefendfactandexpertwitnessdepositions
  • Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and memoranda
  • Attendcourtappearances,depositions,mediations,arbitrations,clientmeetings,andtrialproceedings
  • 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-impactmatters 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.

Thefirmfostersacollegialandcollaborativeculturethatemphasizesprofessionaldevelopment,mentorship,clientserviceexcellence,andlong-termcareergrowth. Thefirmalsosupportsaflexiblehybridworkenvironment,balancingmeaningfulin-personcollaborationwithindividualflexibilityandwork-lifebalance.


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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Numbers & Facts

LocationDallas, TX
Salary$180,000–$300,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • International Lawunmatched
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  • Legal Researchunmatched
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  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
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  • Risk Managementunmatched
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