Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement - Any FINRA Location

Salary:
- 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

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience

Education: Law degree and admission to the bar

Job Requisition ID: R-008012

Overview: The Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement will have the opportunity to represent FINRA in complex disciplinary proceedings and appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council. This position requires a strong understanding of federal securities laws, as well as excellent litigation, oral and written communication skills. The Senior Litigation Counsel will also provide guidance to other departments within FINRA on various legal issues.

Responsibilities:

- Represent FINRA in complex disciplinary proceedings and appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council
- Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, and briefs
- Conduct and coach staff in witness preparation and examination
- Conduct legal research and prepare advocacy documents
- Negotiate settlements with respondents and their attorneys
- Provide guidance and advice to other departments within FINRA on legal issues
- Collaborate with other departments within FINRA as needed

Requirements:

- Law degree and admission to the bar
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience
- Strong understanding of federal securities laws
- Excellent litigation, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to work outside of business hours and travel overnight

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous time-off program
- Volunteer service days
- Paid holidays
- And more

Important Information:

- FINRA Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments
- Employees must disclose all brokerage accounts and authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements
- Employees must comply with FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement
- Search firms are not accepted for this position

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 ).

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Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, business travel accident insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, 9 sick days, 2 volunteer service days, 9 paid holidays, military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave, care of a family member leave, childbirth and parental leave

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Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Legal Research, Oral and Written Communication, Case Strategy, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Appellate Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance, Team Management

Law degree and admission to the bar

Submit an application on the FINRA Careers site

Qualification and Experience Law degree and admission to the bar, 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

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