Commercial Litigation Associate / Counsel (5+ Yrs Exp)

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Complex Disputes. Strategic Advocacy. Long-Term Growth.

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Salary: $240,000 - $340,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a focused litigation team that partners with businesses and institutions facing complex legal challenges. Our work spans a range of high-stakes disputes, including commercial matters, regulatory issues, and litigation connected to corporate transactions. We approach each matter with a practical mindset, combining strong legal analysis with an emphasis on strategy, efficiency, and results. Our team is built on experienced attorneys who are comfortable handling sophisticated matters from early case assessment through resolution. We prioritize collaboration, direct communication, and a shared commitment to delivering thoughtful, client-centered outcomes.

Why join us?

We offer an environment where attorneys can take on substantive responsibility early and continue to build hands-on experience across a wide range of matters. Our structure is designed to provide meaningful exposure to strategy, client interaction, and case development rather than limiting attorneys to narrow tasks. We value collaboration and accessibility, and our team operates without unnecessary hierarchy, encouraging open communication across all levels. We are also mindful of how work is staffed and managed, with an emphasis on efficiency and thoughtful workloads. For attorneys looking to develop their skills in a focused litigation setting while maintaining balance and long-term growth, we provide a strong platform to do so.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our team and handle sophisticated business disputes from inception through resolution. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of substantial matters, collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients, and contribute to litigation strategy in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle

• Draft and argue substantive motions and other pleadings
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy recommendations
• Manage written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and negotiations
• Work directly with clients to provide updates, evaluate risk, and develop case strategies
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside experts as needed
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings when required

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling complex business or commercial disputes

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing substantial discovery matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Experience taking a lead role on litigation matters preferred

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Active license and good standing with at least one state bar
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Experience handling complex commercial, business, or high-stakes civil litigation matters
• Strong academic credentials preferred
• Ability to manage cases with limited supervision and exercise sound professional judgment

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