Commercial/IP Litigation Attorney | Zero Billables | Up to $290k base

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney – Corporate / Intellectual Property (Hybrid)

Location: Wilmington, DE

Experience Level: 2+ years

About the Opportunity:

We are recruiting for an elite, defense-side litigation boutique firm in Wilmington, DE. The firm handles high-stakes corporate, commercial, and intellectual property disputes, frequently co-counseling with major national firms before the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Due to growth, they are hiring two litigation attorneys:

• Role 1: General Corporate/Commercial Litigation Associate
• Role 2: Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Why Join?

• No Rigid Billable Target: A lifestyle-oriented culture focused on efficiency and responsiveness, not micromanaging hours.
• Sophisticated Practice: Big Law-caliber caseloads with boutique-level autonomy, mentorship, and a faster track to substantive responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support sophisticated commercial, corporate, or IP litigation matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery and other local courts.
• Draft complex pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery requests tailored to your specific practice focus.
• Take on early, substantive case responsibilities, including direct client interaction and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with partners and co-counsel from premier national firms.

Qualifications:

• For General Litigation: 2+ years of complex commercial or corporate litigation experience.
• For IP Litigation: 2+ years of litigation experience, with a heavy focus on Intellectual Property/Patent litigation.
• Admitted to practice (or willing to become admitted) in Delaware.
• Strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• A proactive mindset with a desire for substantive autonomy and a collaborative team culture.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $190,000 – $290,000 . Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance (100% employee premium covered; PPO and High-Deductible options with HSA match up to $625 individual / $1,150 family)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays annually
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan with partner contributions
• Pre-tax parking benefits
• Full coverage for CLE and professional membership expenses
• Discretionary end-of-year bonus structure (distributed in December)
• Annual performance reviews focused on strong base salary increases