Commercial Litigation Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Partner

Position Overview

Join a respected Chicago law firm where you'll have the opportunity to lead sophisticated commercial litigation matters, expand your practice, and work alongside a collaborative team of experienced attorneys. This role offers a strong platform for business development, high-quality work, and a culture that values both professional success and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent businesses in contract disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, business torts, and other commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Support the continued growth of the commercial litigation practice through business development and relationship management.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility for admission via waiver.
• 8+ years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience independently managing complex business disputes.

Nice to Have

• Trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience.
• Experience handling shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, business tort litigation, and complex contract disputes.
• Demonstrated history of business development and client retention.

Benefits

- Base compensation: $235,000 - $300,000
- Additional compensation through income origination and income allocation
- Annual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10,000 - $28,000
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas
- Clear and transparent path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner
- Strong business development support, sophisticated matters, and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance

Partnership Levels

• Non-Equity Partner: Generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $250,000+ .
• Equity Partner: Generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $750,000+ .
• Attorneys with smaller books of business who possess a strong desire to grow their practice are encouraged to apply.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$235000 - $300000 USD per year

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