Financial Litigation Associate

We’re recruiting on behalf of a major international law firm seeking a mid-level attorney to join its Financial Services Disputes practice in Seattle. This hybrid role is designed for an attorney who thrives in complex litigation and high-stakes regulatory matters, including white-collar issues, internal investigations, and consumer-finance disputes.

You’ll take ownership of a mix of litigation and investigation work while partnering with attorneys nationwide on cases involving banks, financial institutions, executives, and corporate boards.

What You’ll Do

• Handle litigation and investigations in federal and state venues, including class actions, enforcement actions, AG inquiries, and arbitrations.
• Draft motions, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery materials.
• Conduct legal research involving federal and state consumer-protection laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead portions of discovery, including document review coordination and production oversight.
• Participate in depositions or witness interviews, client strategy meetings, and settlement discussions.
• Support trial preparation and collaborate with regulatory teams on parallel matters.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Background in litigation within financial services, consumer finance, or other regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with internal investigations, white-collar matters, enforcement actions, or False Claims Act work.
• Prior experience as a prosecutor or federal criminal defense attorney is highly valuable.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters.
• Washington Bar admission and a law degree from a U.S. accredited institution.
• Ability to collaborate across offices and manage large volumes of discovery.
• Comfort using AI-permitted research or drafting tools is welcome.
  
  

This group offers meaningful responsibility, access to nationally recognized litigators, mentorship, and hybrid work flexibility. Compensation ranges from $215,000 to $290,000 depending on experience.