Senior Litigation Counsel, Enforcement

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Litigation Counsel - Enforcement - FINRA
H2: Represent FINRA in Complex Securities Cases

Organization: FINRA
Department: Office of Hearing Officers (OHO)
Job Title: Senior Litigation Counsel
Experience: Minimum 10 years of litigation experience
Salary Information:
- 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

The Senior Litigation Counsel at FINRA is responsible for representing the organization in nationwide non-disciplinary and disciplinary proceedings, as well as briefing and arguing appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council. This position requires a law degree and admission to the bar, as well as a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience and first-chair trial experience. The Senior Litigation Counsel must possess excellent communication skills and a comprehensive knowledge of trial techniques, federal securities laws, and other regulations related to the securities industry. The role also involves working on special projects and providing guidance and advice to other departments within FINRA.

Key Responsibilities:

- Represent FINRA in complex disciplinary and non-disciplinary proceedings
- Brief and argue appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council
- Provide guidance and advice to other departments on issues related to statutory disqualification and membership applications
- Draft complaints and other legal documents
- 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 other departments within FINRA as needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Law degree and admission to the bar
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience
- First-chair trial experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of trial techniques, federal securities laws, and other regulations related to the securities industry

Work Conditions:

- Work outside of business hours may be required
- Overnight travel may be required

Salary Information:

- 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

FINRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off. The organization also values work-life balance and offers generous time-off and leave programs.

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit an application on the FINRA Careers site.

FINRA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and 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. The organization also abides by the requirements of 41 CFR ) and 41 CFR ), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, respectively.

Join the team at FINRA and make a positive impact on the securities industry. Apply today!

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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, time off for health and wellness, volunteer service days, paid holidays, military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave, care of family member leave, childbirth and parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

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Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Appellate Advocacy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Communication, Organizational, Negotiation, Coaching, Training, Collaboration, Securities Laws, FINRA Rules, MSRB Rules, SRO Rules

Law degree

Submit an application on the FINRA Careers site

Qualification and Experience Law degree, admission to the bar, minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, first-chair trial experience

Legal