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Business Litigation Associate


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 235000 - 260000
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Wilmington Delaware Hybrid

Business Litigation Associate
AmLaw 50 Opportunity

A leading national law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join its Wilmington office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated business disputes including matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery one of the nations premier business courts.

The Role

Complex business and commercial litigation matters
Delaware Court of Chancery litigation
Superior Court of Delaware and District of Delaware matters
Drafting pleadings motions briefs and other court filings
Managing discovery and preparing for depositions
Participating in depositions hearings and court appearances
Direct client interaction and substantive case responsibility
Collaboration with a nationally recognized litigation team

Ideal Background

Approximately 23 years of litigation experience
Experience handling court filings drafting pleadings and managing litigation matters
Familiarity with the Delaware Court of Chancery Superior Court of Delaware and/or the District of Delaware strongly preferred
Strong research writing analytical and advocacy skills
Excellent communication and client service skills
Judicial clerkship experience preferred but not required
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
Active Delaware bar admission required

Why This Opportunity

Opportunity to work on sophisticated business disputes in one of the countrys premier litigation markets
Exposure to high-profile Delaware corporate and commercial litigation matters
Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
Collaborative national litigation platform
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Clear long-term growth potential

Compensation

$235000 $260000 based on relevant years of experience and overall background.

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented business litigators with this type of experience.

If youre open to a confidential conversation about the Wilmington market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities please feel free to reach out directly.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC