Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement - Any FINRA Location

Salary Information:

- Minimum salary ranges from $127,300 to $152,700, depending on location.
- Maximum salary ranges from $246,600 to $296,100, depending on location.
- Actual compensation is based on various factors, including candidate's skill set, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Job Title:

Senior Litigation Counsel

Experience Requirements:

- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience.
- First-chair trial experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of trial techniques and federal securities laws.

H1: Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement - Any FINRA Location

H2: Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions:

- Represent FINRA in complex disciplinary proceedings.
- Represent FINRA in non-disciplinary hearings and litigation.
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents.
- Provide guidance and advice to Member Supervision and Member Application Program.
- Oversee pre-hearing tasks and ensure team members are adequately prepared.
- Conduct litigation consults and counsel staff on potential litigation concerns.
- Conduct legal research and prepare advocacy documents.
- Negotiate settlements with respondents and their attorneys.
- Collaborate with staff across FINRA as appropriate.

H2: Other Responsibilities

Other Responsibilities:

- Work on special projects as assigned.

H2: Education/Experience Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

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- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience.
- First-chair trial experience.
- Excellent litigation, oral, and written communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of trial techniques and federal securities laws.

H2: Work Conditions

Work Conditions:

- Work outside of business hours and overnight travel may be required.

H2: Time Off and Paid Leave

Time Off and Paid Leave:

- 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days (pro-rated in first year).
- 2 volunteer service days.
- Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave, care of a family member leave, and childbirth and parental leave.
- Full-time employees receive 9 paid holidays.

H2: Important Information

Important Information:

- FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures.
- Employees must disclose all brokerage accounts and authorize their broker-dealers to provide duplicate statements.
- Employees may only maintain securities accounts at firms that provide an electronic feed to FINRA.
- Employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

H2: Search Firm Representatives

Search Firm Representatives:

- FINRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms.
- A valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted.
- All resumes submitted without a valid written agreement and task order will be deemed the sole property of FINRA.

H2: FINRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
- FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR ) and 41 CFR ) regarding discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, respectively.

H2: Copyright and Trademark Information

Copyright and Trademark Information:

- ©2020 FINRA. All rights reserved.
- FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, volunteer service days, and paid holidays.

Not specified

Trial Advocacy, Legal Research, Written and Oral Communication, Negotiation, Litigation Strategy

Law degree

Submit an application through the FINRA Careers website.

Qualification and Experience Law degree and admission to the bar

Legal