Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

6-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Organization: FINRA

Department: Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive, based on location and experience

Experience: 6-8 years of litigation practice, including courtroom experience and handling pretrial matters, trials, and appeals. At least one year of experience at FINRA preferred.

Education: Law degree and admission to the bar.

Location: Remote, with job postings in various cities across the United States.

Job Requisition ID: R-007745

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to join our legal team at FINRA. As a Senior Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for providing effective legal representation to our company, officers, and employees in connection with civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. This is a remote position, with job postings in various cities across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent FINRA in complex litigation cases, including drafting written materials and correspondence to courts and counsel.
- Appear in pretrial and final trial proceedings, and conduct oral arguments and prepare briefs in appellate proceedings.
- Engage and manage outside counsel for litigated cases.
- Respond to subpoenas and requests for information from federal and state agencies.
- Formulate litigation strategy and advise client departments.
- Conduct internal investigations and gather evidence for legal proceedings.
- Negotiate and settle cases with opposing counsel.
- Supervise other litigation attorneys and paralegals.
- Develop and initiate reports and communications for the Chief Legal Officer.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Take on special projects as assigned.
- Make suggestions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of office procedures.

Requirements:

- Law degree and admission to the bar.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of litigation practice.
- Experience with courtroom proceedings, pretrial matters, trials, and appeals.
- At least one year of experience at FINRA preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to litigation and the securities industry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and advocate orally and in writing.

Work Conditions:

- This is a remote position.
- Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

Salary Information:

For work that is performed in CA, Washington, DC, CO, HI, New York, NY, and WA, the proposed salary range is as follows:

- California: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $296,100
- Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $283,800
- Colorado/Hawaii: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $246,600
- New York, NY: Minimum Salary $152,700, Maximum Salary $296,100
- Washington: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $283,800

Please note that actual compensation may vary based on various factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability, and legal insurance.
- Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

Time Off and Paid Leave:

We value the health and wellness of our employees, and offer a generous time-off program that includes 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days (all pro-rated in the first year). In addition, we provide two volunteer service days (based on a full-time schedule) to support our communities. Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and more.

Important Information:

As a securities regulator, FINRA has restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures. Employees are required to disclose all brokerage accounts and authorize their broker-dealers to provide duplicate statements to FINRA. Employees must comply with the Code of Conduct's investment restrictions, including disposing of securities issued by companies on FINRA's Prohibited Company List. Employees may only maintain disclosed securities accounts at firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) to FINRA.

Employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the nepotism policy.

Search Firm Representatives:

Please note that we are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. A valid written agreement and task order must be in place before submitting resumes to FINRA. Resumes submitted without a valid agreement and task order will be the property of FINRA, and no fee will be paid if the person is hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

FINRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ) and 41 CFR ), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, respectively.

Join Our Team:

If you are a highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney looking for a remote position, apply now to join our team at FINRA. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, and offer competitive salaries and benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a difference in the securities industry. Apply today!

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Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Service Days, Other Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.).

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Advanced Analytical Skills, Oral and Written Communication, Litigation Strategy, Legal Advocacy, Risk Management, Contract Review, Negotiation, Investigation, Supervision, Mentoring, Legal Research, Compliance, Securities Industry Knowledge.

Law Degree, Admission to Bar.

Submit an application through the FINRA Careers site.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree, Admission to Bar, Minimum 6-8 Years of Litigation Practice, Courtroom Experience, Knowledge of Applicable Laws and Regulations.

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