Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

§ Title : Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel | Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution

§ Practice Area : Corporate and Commercial Dispute Resolution / Tri-State Civil Litigation

§ Location : New York, NY

§ Salary : $180,000 to $225,000 Base Salary (Attorneys may also be eligible for discretionary year-end performance bonuses, merit-based increases, and origination credits. A comprehensive corporate benefits suite is provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside a 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off.)

§ Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target

§ The Firm : Our client is a prominent, full-service mid-market legal powerhouse widely celebrated for its robust tri-state presence and distinguished litigation capabilities. The firm regularly garners recognition from prestigious legal directories and peer-review associations for its exceptional advocacy and high-caliber legal counsel. Fostering a professional, highly collaborative, and focused work environment, the firm provides its associates with an optimal platform for professional advancement, direct exposure to sophisticated matters, and opportunities for origination development. This firm prides itself on maintaining a balanced, focused, and cooperative internal culture where elite advocates thrive without unnecessary friction.

§ Duties : The incoming advocate will assume comprehensive management of a diverse portfolio of complex commercial disputes, steering cases independently from initial intake through final resolution or appellate review. The role demands sophisticated technical mastery and a proactive approach to multi-jurisdictional litigation. Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Directing and overseeing complex commercial litigation matters across state and federal venues.

⨖ Executing deep legal analysis and exhaustive research to formulate innovative, risk-mitigated strategies for corporate clientele.

⨖ Authoring highly persuasive pleadings, motions, appellate briefs, Orders to Show Cause, and other essential legal instruments.

⨖ Conducting and defending critical depositions of key witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.

⨖ Delivering formidable oral advocacy during courtroom hearings, trials, arbitrations, and appellate arguments.

⨖ Maintaining seamless and professional communications with corporate clients, judicial officers, and opposing counsel.

⨖ Contributing to the firm's thought leadership and market presence through the composition of scholarly articles and participation in professional networking.

§ Qualifications : Applicants must fulfill the following mandatory criteria to be considered for this position:

⨖ Juris Doctor degree from an educational institution accredited by the American Bar Association.

⨖ Active, unrestricted bar admission in both New York and New Jersey.

⨖ A minimum of five years of substantive commercial litigation experience executed within a sophisticated law firm environment.

⨖ Elite written and verbal communication competencies accompanied by stellar academic credentials.

§ Skills : The following preferred assets will significantly enhance a candidate's profile:

⨖ High technical proficiency with modern document management applications, advanced legal databases, and e-discovery protocols.

⨖ Outstanding business and commercial acumen, facilitating the delivery of pragmatic and strategic solutions to corporate entities.

⨖ Superior analytical faculties and critical-thinking capabilities, with a proven track record of autonomous file management.

⨖ A collaborative, professional disposition aligned with a focused, industrious, and cooperative office environment.

!Notice¡ This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.