Commercial Litigation Associate

Associate – Commercial Litigation

New York, NY

Mid-Senior Level (5th- 7th Year Associate)

Salary Range: $300,000 – $350,000, plus bonus eligibility

We are currently seeking a highly competent mid-senior level Commercial Litigation Associate (5th – 7th year) to join our nationally recognized Commercial Litigation team in the New York office. This is a unique opportunity for a driven litigator to work on sophisticated, high stakes matters alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field.

As a member of the Commercial Litigation Team, the successful candidate will work with some of the firm’s largest and most well-known national clients across a broad range of industries. You will handle complex litigation in an entrepreneurial, and supportive environment, ideal for advancing your legal career within a leading national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters, including:
• Business disputes (LLC, corporate, and partnership disputes)
• Real estate lending, financing, and leasing litigation
• Fiduciary and contract disputes
• Business torts, including fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
• Trade secret and noncompete litigation
• Shareholder derivative suits and commercial class actions
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Conduct legal research and draft high-level written work product, including for civil cases involving the federal government
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams on litigation strategies

Qualifications Include:

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation
2. Excellent academic credentials; J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school
3. Experience practicing in the following is advantageous:

• The Commercial Division of New York Supreme Court, New York County
• United States District Court for the Southern and/or Eastern Districts of New York

1. Am Law 100 experience strongly preferred
2. Trial experience is a strong plus
3. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate:

• Strong research, writing, oral advocacy, and discovery skills
• Ability to draft pleadings, motion papers, discovery requests, and settlement documents with minimal supervision
• Clear, persuasive communication and strong client service skills

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample.

Ref: 87926