Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm, stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Our client is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business, and they have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything they do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of their clients across the globe.
They 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.
Job Requirements
Our client's Securities and Financial Services Department is seeking senior associates who have four to seven years post-JD experience (not including clerkships) and who have experience handling SEC Enforcement and other government investigations, internal investigations, and other white collar and regulatory enforcement as well as related or parallel securities litigation matters. Positions are open in Washington, DC, New York, San Francisco, and Palo Alto.
Experience in regulatory (e.g., the SEC, CFTC) or criminal (e.g., DOJ, a USAO, District Attorney, Office of the Attorney General) enforcement organization preferred.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor
- Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing 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.
Compensation
Class WH Base Salary Levels
- 1st Year Associate (2023 and 2024) $225,000
- 2nd Year Associate (2022) $235,000
- 3rd Year Associate (2021) $260,000
- 4th Year Senior Associate (2020) $310,000
- 5th Year Senior Associate (2019) $365,000
- 6th Year Senior Associate (2018) $390,000
- 1st Year Counsel (2017) $420,000
- 2nd Year and Above Counsel (2016+) $435,000
