March 10, 2026

Mid-level Litigation Associate

LitigationCommercialGovernmentInvestigationsSecurities

McGuireWoods LLPChicago

Practice area

Litigation · Commercial · Government · Investigations · Securities

PQE

3-5 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate position in the Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department, based in the Chicago office.
Represent financial institutions, accounting firms, and public companies on a broad range of matters.
Work involves securities, lender liability, regulatory issues, loan workouts, foreclosures, class actions, and credit card-related matters.
Cases include securities fraud, failed asset securitizations, defaulted syndicated loans, commercial disputes, business torts, and intellectual property matters for banks.
Experience representing accounting firms and public companies in financial reporting, accounting, disclosure, and tax matters is required.
Handle civil litigation, including shareholder suits, SEC and PCAOB enforcement actions, and disputes arising from private equity deals.
Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience from a top 100 law firm setting.
Candidates must have a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.
Illinois Bar admission is required.
Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms, including Harvey AI, to accelerate research, streamline drafting, and enhance analysis.
Salary range is $260,000 - $365,000, with additional hours and merit bonus opportunities.
Billable hours credit is provided for pro bono work.

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Last updated: April 5, 2026