Associate

Associate — Securities & M&A Litigation, Austin

  • LocationAustin, Texas
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–2 PQE
  • PracticeLitigation, Securities

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Top-tier litigation team in Austin is seeking a litigation associate with securities and M&A litigation experience. The group handles complex securities class actions, derivative suits, M&A-related disputes, regulatory enforcement matters, and professional-liability work across federal and state courts.

The role will involve drafting motions and pleadings, conducting factual and legal research, managing discovery, and supporting trial and appellate work. You will work on high‑stakes matters alongside experienced trial lawyers and former government officials, with exposure to both defense-side securities litigation and transactional dispute litigation.

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading practice group and develop into a courtroom- and client-facing lawyer while handling nationally significant cases.

  • Minimum of 2 years litigation experience with a focus on securities and/or M&A litigation
  • Solid litigation drafting and motion practice experience (motions to dismiss, dispositive briefs)
  • Experience with document review and fact development in complex federal and state cases
  • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; team-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines

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