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Senior Associate - Securities Litigation

WilmerHale
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Securities and Financial Services Department is seeking senior associates who have four to seven years post-JD experience (not including clerkships) in securities litigation matters. Positions are open in Boston, New York or Palo Alto.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

  • Extensive experience litigating in securities cases in federal courts and/or the Delaware Court of Chancery.
  • Exceptional writing, analytical and legal research skills with experience drafting briefs, managing discovery, involvement in taking/defending depositions, and motion practice.
  • Talented strategic thinker.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic.
  • Experience with large litigation teams.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor
  • Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
  • Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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