Job Description

The New York office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with two to five years of experience, preferably with a broad base of experience in complex commercial litigation, white collar matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Candidates should have substantive experience across all phases of litigation and investigations, including briefing and motion practice, fact development, discovery, hearings, and, ideally, trials. Experience assisting with internal investigations, government inquiries, and other regulatory matters is also desirable.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in complex disputes, white collar matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings
• Experience with SEC investigations or enforcement matters is a plus
• Strong writing and research skills and analytical abilities
• Judgment, initiative, and attention to detail necessary to assume meaningful responsibility for client matters
• Candidates should also possess the interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a collaborative team and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced practice
• Must have strong academic credentials and must be admitted to the NY bar

Why Join Us?

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices and a nationally recognized litigation practice, with a longstanding reputation for excellence in high-stakes disputes, investigations, and enforcement matters. Our New York office is anchored by a group of well-respected and nationally recognized litigators and corporate attorneys focused on representing clients in the financial services, private equity, and investment management sectors, as well as companies across a broad range of industries. We have an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.