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Pernini Legal, LLC

Associate Attorney -Securities Litigation

Pernini Legal, LLC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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SECURITIES LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

ATTORNEY

Preferred Locations: Silicon Valley or San Francisco, CA Additional Locations Available: (New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, WA; Santa Monica, CA)

HYBRID

Are you a skilled litigator with a passion for securities law?

Our client, a prominent

AmLaw 100

firm, is seeking a

Securities Litigation Associate Attorney

to join their nationally-recognized

Securities Litigation Practice Group (link removed) This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-profile securities disputes, regulatory matters, and internal investigations for some of the world's leading technology and life sciences companies.

The role is available in multiple locations, with a

preference

for the firm's

San Francisco

or

Silicon Valley

office.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction , or eligibility to sit for/waive into the next bar exam (link removed)>

4+ years

of substantive experience in

securities litigation (link removed)> Strong background in handling

securities class actions ,

derivative suits , and

merger litigation (link removed)> Experience conducting

internal investigations

and advising on

regulatory and white-collar defense matters (link removed)> Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Ability to manage complex cases, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Represent issuers, directors, and officers in securities class actions, derivative suits, and merger-related litigation.

Conduct internal investigations involving allegations of accounting fraud, whistleblower claims, and anti-bribery violations.

Defend companies and individuals in DOJ and SEC investigations and regulatory proceedings.

Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda with precision and strategic insight.

Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and argue motions in state and federal courts.

Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be at the

forefront of securities litigation , working with a team that represents some of the

most cutting-edge companies in the world (link removed) The firm's practice has regularly appeared in the highest tiers of

Chambers USA ,

Vault Law 100 , and

Global 200

rankings, as well as the top 15 list in

The American Lawyers Diversity Scorecard (link removed)>

Fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, providing associates with hands-on experience, direct client engagement, and significant career development opportunities is a priority to them. With a strong commitment to mentorship, professional growth, and a dynamic work environment, this is an excellent platform for attorneys looking to advance their securities practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual

Salary

ranging from

$310,000 to $445,000 , as determined by experience and market factors.

Eligibility to earn discretionary performance-based

bonuses (link removed)> Comprehensive Benefits Package

includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and long-term care insurance, backup childcare, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, time off, and professional development resources.

Additional Perks

include pet insurance, dependent care spending accounts, banking services, discounts for amusement parks and vacation-related expenses, onsite car detailing, dry cleaning, and onsite massage therapy, among others.

Application Requirements Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your

resume ,

cover letter including your preferred office location , and

law school transcript

today.

Our client is an

Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>

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