Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

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(link removed) 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


• 35 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 drafting legal documents, conducting discovery and depositions, preparing for trial, and participating in motions practice


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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, filings, client communications, and multiple competing priorities
  


• 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


• Manage complex litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial and post-trial proceedings


• Develop and execute case strategies, including discovery planning and implementation


• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive court filings


• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions


• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft complex motions, briefs, and memoranda


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  Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and trial proceedings
  


• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to develop and execute ca