Securities Litigation Associate Attorney (4th–6th Year)

About the Role

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a premier litigation practice, is seeking a Securities Litigation Associate Attorney (4th–6th year) to join its Business & Securities Litigation group in Palo Alto.

This role is ideal for a mid-level litigation associate with substantial experience handling sophisticated securities disputes, including securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, and corporate governance matters. Associates in this practice work on high-profile disputes for both U.S. and international clients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong litigation fundamentals with excellent writing skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in:

  • Securities class actions

  • Shareholder derivative actions

  • Shareholder demands and corporate governance disputes

• Draft and argue substantive motions with strong emphasis on:

  • Motions to dismiss in securities class actions

  • Federal court briefing

• Conduct legal research and case analysis related to federal and state securities laws

• Manage discovery, witness preparation, and litigation strategy support

• Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams on sophisticated securities matters

• Supervise and mentor junior associates and litigation staff where appropriate

• Manage multiple high-level litigation matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional work quality

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of significant litigation experience in:

  • Securities litigation

  • Shareholder litigation

  • Corporate governance disputes

• Strong experience with:

  • Securities class actions

  • Shareholder derivative litigation

  • Motions to dismiss

  • Federal court litigation

• Excellent drafting and written advocacy skills

• Ability to manage complex litigation matters in a fast-paced environment

• Experience overseeing junior associates or professional staff preferred

• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school

• Active California Bar admission required

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred

• Experience representing sophisticated corporate or institutional clients

• Background from a national or international law firm litigation practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong securities litigator with excellent writing and analytical skills

• Comfortable handling multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously

• Strategic thinker with strong project management and leadership capability

• Collaborative team player who thrives in high-performance litigation environments

Preferred Background

Best-fit candidates likely come from:

• Am Law 100 litigation practices

• Chambers-ranked securities litigation groups

• Firms with strong Silicon Valley/public company litigation practices

Strong target firms may include:

• Gibson Dunn

• Wilson Sonsini

• Cooley

• Quinn Emanuel

• Latham

• Morrison Foerster

• Skadden

• Simpson Thacher

• Sullivan & Cromwell

• WilmerHale