Junior Attorney - Contentious Support

The Junior Attorney, Contentious Support - Tampa will become a part of the Contentious Support Group, to work on litigation, investigations, regulatory and transactional matters and other multijurisdictional projects that are cross-border in nature, high value and complex; and develop skills to deliver the highest quality service for our world-class clients across the globe.Responsibilities: Provide support to a variety of the Firm's practices, with a focus on assignments involving the North America Broker-Dealer Regulation Team Assist the Firm's offices with a diverse range of matters, often across multiple jurisdictions, such as large scale regulatory advice and disclosure and investigation projects, reports, and ancillary deliverables in support of disputes workWork as part of project teams with other attorneys and paralegals in the Tampa CenterEscalate project-specific issues to the Associate Director, Contentious Support Group, as appropriateWork with members of the Contentious and Transactional Support Groups in the Firm's Belfast Center, in a "one team" approachAssist with bespoke projects, other than billable matters, as requiredDevelop strong working relationships with partners and associates in all sectors/departments in a variety of jurisdictionsContribute to the identification of innovative services and methods to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual process improvementWork with and provide support to other functional teams within the Tampa and Belfast CentersDevelop innovative use of IT platforms and know-how databasesSkills and Experience: Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and status in good standing. Florida bar admission requiredA strong level of experience in broker-dealer regulatory matters, particularly with retail securities brokerage In-house and/or law firm experience advising brokerage firms on legal and compliance matters, including knowledge of FINRA and SEC RulesExperience with securities industry agreements, and an interest in foreign law issues related to the brokerage industryKnowledge of investment adviser regulations, a plusStrong analytical skills, required Project management skills, preferredStrong attention to detail - gets it right first timeExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and online research toolsExcellent writing and organization skills - used to balancing work priorities and managing deadlinesGood decision-making and communication skillsAble to work well in both a team and individually, with others of various experience levelsKeen to develop and use initiativeBenefits:In addition to standard medical, dental, and vision plans, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Tuition Reimbursement: Support for your continued education and professional development.Profit Sharing: Share in the company's success with our profit-sharing program.Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 20 days of PTO in your first year of employment.401(k) Plan: Automatic enrollment with a firm contribution rate of 5%. You are 100% vested from day one, with a 50% firm match up to 5%.Paid Monthly Parking: Up to $100 per month to cover your parking expenses.Student Loan Repayment: Assistance to help you manage and repay your student loans.Adoption Assistance Program: Financial support for employees expanding their families through adoption.Referral Bonus Program: Earn $2k bonus for referring qualified candidates to join our team.BAgile Program: Enjoy a hybrid schedule that allows you to work from home 2 days a week, in the office 2 days a week, with 1 flex day.

Created: 2025-03-03