Associate - Cryptocurrency Litigation & Regulatory Defense - New York
McDermott Will & Emery
Job Description
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Job Description:
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is a leading international law firm with a diversified business practice representing commercial, industrial and financial enterprises both publicly and privately held. The Firm has a long history of social responsibility and supporting the communities in which our people live and work.
The New York office is seeking a 2nd - 5th year Associate for our Litigation Practice Group. The ideal applicant will have experience representing cryptocurrency companies in connection with litigation and/or regulatory investigations. A working knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain is required. McDermott has been at the forefront of cryptocurrency-related litigation, regulatory defense, and cryptocurrency tracing and asset recovery.
Applications should be submitted online through our web apply portal. Questions can be directed to Amanda Ryan, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at [email protected].
Job Requirements:
- Must be current member of the New York bar
- Must have outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school and strong writing skills
- Experience representing cryptocurrency companies in connection with litigation and/or regulatory investigations is strongly preferred. A working knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain is required.
We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice. At this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a medical or religious accommodation to the policy, or for any other medical information. We are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.
*Policy applies to locations where local ordinances do not prevent COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).
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