Securities Litigation Associate; Enforcement & Investigations

Securities Litigation Associate (Enforcement & Investigations)

Fenwick & West’s Securities Litigation Group handles a wide range of civil, criminal and regulatory matters for its corporate and individual clients. In the civil arena, we represent issuers (including Fortune 100 and leading technology and life science companies) and their directors and officers in securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation and other civil actions arising from securities‑related disputes. Fenwick also has an active investigations, regulatory, and government enforcement practice, representing audit and special committees in internal investigations related to accounting fraud, whistle blower claims, or alleged violations of anti‑bribery and anti‑money‑laundering laws, and defending companies and individuals in DOJ, SEC and state attorney general investigations and regulatory proceedings.

We provide an unrivaled platform for associates eager to be on the front lines, learning to litigate on behalf of some of the world’s most cutting‑edge technology and life sciences companies and handle complex investigatory and regulatory matters.

Fenwick & West is seeking a Securities Litigation Associate to join our Washington, D.C. office, focusing on government enforcement, investigations and crisis management. The ideal candidate will have at least four (4+) years of relevant litigation experience, a demonstrated interest and background in government enforcement and internal investigations, and experience with congressional inquiries and crisis management strongly preferred. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must.

Candidates must be admitted to the Washington, D.C. Bar or be eligible to sit for or waive into the next bar exam.

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency’s Workday portal.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health – physical, emotional, and financial – is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

$310,000 – $445,000