Ed, Senior Wealth Management Litigation Attorney

Morgan Stanley

New York, New York, USA
Base: $165,000 - $275,000; bonus/equity: incentive...
Handle finra arbitrations
Manage sec, finra, doj investigations
Defend broker-dealer claims
Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior litigation attorney to handle a docket of arbitrations, civil litigations and regulatory enforcement investigations and inquiries for its Wealth Management business

Job Summary

  • Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior litigation attorney to handle a docket of arbitrations, civil litigations and regulatory enforcement investigations and inquiries for its Wealth Management business.
  • This is a hands-on litigation position, but the attorney will also direct and supervise a variety of outside counsel for certain matters.
  • Success in this environment requires the candidate to be self-motivated, independent, and resourceful, as most matters are staffed and handled in-house with one lawyer, but also to work as part of a team.

Matching Summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior litigation attorney to handle a docket of arbitrations, civil litigations and regulatory enforcement investigations and inquiries for its Wealth Management business.

Salary

Base: $165,000 - $275,000; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short/long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits and perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Handle FINRA arbitrations
  • Manage SEC, FINRA, DOJ investigations
  • Defend broker-dealer claims
  • Draft and argue motions
  • Manage discovery process
  • Prepare witnesses for testimony

Nice-to-have

  • Strong client communication skills
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Resourceful and self-motivated
  • Creative problem solver

Key Requirements

  • Member of the New York Bar
  • 10+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience defending trials/arbitrations
  • Experience with regulatory enforcement matters

Work Rights

Not specified

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