Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Dallas, TX

Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance & Restructuring Litigation Associate Attorney to join a leading national law firm's Finance & Restructuring practice in Dallas. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of litigation experience, particularly candidates with experience at an Am Law 100 firm.

The firm's Finance & Restructuring team provides integrated legal counsel on sophisticated financial matters, including complex financial transactions, corporate debt restructurings, and related litigation. The successful candidate will work in a growing and collaborative practice while handling sophisticated litigation matters at the intersection of finance and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters involving financial transactions and corporate debt restructurings.

• Support litigation arising from sophisticated financial transactions and restructuring matters.

• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.

• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.

• Analyze complex financial and restructuring issues and translate them into clear legal strategies.

• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.

• Manage assigned matters and meet demanding deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other litigation participants.

• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Finance & Restructuring and litigation practices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably with an Am Law 100 firm.

• Experience handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

• Strong interest or experience in finance, restructuring, financial transactions, and related litigation.

• Excellent legal writing and research skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

The firm maintains a collaborative, client-focused work environment with an in-office expectation of three days per week, while supporting flexibility and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible work environment designed to support collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance.

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated financial and restructuring litigation matters alongside experienced attorneys in a growing national practice.