by Bill Singer
JOB OFFER: Securities Litigation Counsel - VP/AGC
June 20, 2011
Securities Litigation Counsel - VP/AGC
Job Code: WS 61
POSTED: Jun 16
Salary: Open
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Assistant GC
Categories: Litigation, Outside Counsel Management, Securities
In-House Position
Global Financial Services company seeks securities litigation counsel (VP/AGC) with 5-8+ years of experience handling cases representing financial services companies for Dallas office. Competitive compensation package(salary + bonus + equity)
ATTRACTION: Leading provider of international, multi-currency execution, clearance and custody to financial companies. Six international offices. financially healthy, public company and nice boss. Compensation package that includes base, bonus and restricted stock. Matching 401(K) and other great benefits. Texas has no State income tax and an attractive COL. Nice group.
JOB: Report to Deputy General Counsel of parent company • Be responsible for large caseload of matters before FINRA, NFA, CFTC, state court and federal court from onset through and including resolution either as 1st chair or by managing local counsel • Work in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS
• 5-8+ years of securities litigation experience representing financial services companies that must include top law firm experience. • Must be able to handle own caseload from case onset through resolution (must have 1st chair trial experience); must be able to handle large caseload.
• Must be experienced in dealing with FINRA, NFA and CFTC. • Experience with SEC and other securities regulatory bodies a plus, but not required • Must have experience with FINRA arbitrations • Bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience a plus, but not required. • Must be willing and able to handle one-off cases on a daily basis as they arise. • Must be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX. US Residents Only
Resumes in Microsoft WORD document format ONLY to: wschoen@meridianlegal.com