Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

About the job Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney


Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated commercial litigation matters with meaningful client and courtroom exposure
• Work directly with business owners and decision-makers on high-stakes disputes
• Put your trial experience to work in a role that extends well beyond routine discovery and research
• Join a business-focused legal team that values practical thinking, strong advocacy, and sound judgment
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week
• Build long-term career depth across commercial disputes, litigation strategy, negotiations, and trial work

Location: Phoenix, Arizona. Hybrid schedule with up to two remote days per week, while maintaining regular in-office collaboration and direct client contact.

Note: Candidates must have an active Arizona Bar license, 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, and hands-on trial experience. Trial experience is a firm requirement for consideration.

About Us

We are an established Phoenix business law practice focused on helping business owners and companies navigate complex legal matters with practical, business-minded counsel. Our attorneys combine strong legal advocacy with an understanding of the real-world commercial issues clients face. We value direct client relationships, thoughtful strategy, and attorneys who are ready to take meaningful ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage commercial and business litigation matters through key stages of the litigation lifecycle
• Develop case strategy with a practical understanding of each client's business objectives
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Handle depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other contested proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and actively participate in courtroom proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and clearly explain complex legal issues and strategic options
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while independently driving assigned matters forward

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience
• Trial experience required
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and advocacy skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, and case preparation
• Strong client communication and professional judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with regular Phoenix office and client interaction

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in important business disputes
• Regular interaction with clients rather than being several layers removed from decision-making
• Opportunities to strengthen both litigation and trial skills
• Business-minded practice where practical solutions matter
• Hybrid flexibility without sacrificing collaboration or client relationships
• Environment suited to attorneys who enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and substantive legal work

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance