Commercial Litigation Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

A sophisticated New York litigation practice is seeking a mid-level associate who wants to move beyond the traditional large-firm model without sacrificing the quality of the work. The practice handles complex commercial disputes involving contracts partnerships and shareholders fraud financial matters and other high-stakes business conflicts in state and federal courts. Associates are expected to become substantive litigators with meaningful responsibility for cases direct partner and client exposure and opportunities to take depositions argue motions and develop the judgment required to eventually run matters themselves.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Handle complex commercial disputes through multiple stages of litigation in New York state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings briefs dispositive motions discovery motions and other substantive litigation filings
• Take and defend depositions and participate directly in hearings conferences arguments and trial preparation
• Manage discovery factual investigations case strategy and day-to-day responsibility for assigned matters
• Communicate directly with clients and work closely with experienced commercial litigators on strategy
• Develop increasing ownership of matters as your experience and capabilities grow

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
• 36 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
• Experience handling complex business disputes at a law firm
• Strong legal research analytical brief-writing and advocacy skills
• Deposition court appearance oral argument or significant case-management experience preferred
• Ability to take ownership of sophisticated matters while working effectively with partners and clients

WHAT WE OFFER

A strong alternative for commercial litigators who want sophisticated New York litigation without spending the next several years confined to narrow pieces of larger cases. The opportunity combines competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility with earlier responsibility direct client exposure substantive advocacy experience and a platform where strong associates can develop into genuinely well-rounded commercial litigators.