Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Description

A growing New York law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its team. The practice focuses on complex business disputes, construction-related litigation, contractual matters, and strategic business counseling for companies and industry professionals.

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The firm handles sophisticated disputes involving commercial agreements, construction projects, payment issues, project delays, and other high-stakes business matters. Attorneys work closely with clients to develop practical solutions, protect business interests, and navigate disputes through litigation, negotiation, arbitration, and trial.

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This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys taking ownership of cases, developing litigation strategy, and maintaining direct client relationships within a collaborative, team-oriented practice.

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Position Overview:

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The firm is looking for an attorney with at least six years of commercial litigation experience in New York State Courts, including meaningful exposure to construction disputes and contract litigation. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing matters independently, handling complex discovery, conducting depositions, and developing strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

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This is a senior-level opportunity offering significant responsibility, professional autonomy, and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, including trial when necessary.
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• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and advise clients on contractual obligations and potential risks.
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• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
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• Develop case strategy, manage discovery, and analyze complex factual records, contracts, financial documents, and damages.
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• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and work with experts as needed.
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• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive court filings.
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• Represent clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
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• Evaluate liability, damages, litigation exposure, and settlement opportunities.
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• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments, legal strategy, costs, and potential outcomes.
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• Coordinate deadlines, discovery obligations, and compliance with court orders while managing multiple active matters.
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Qualifications:

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• At least 6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience in New York State Courts.
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• Strong background in construction litigation, commercial disputes, and contract-related claims.
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• Proven ability to independently manage cases and make sound strategic decisions.
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• Significant deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions.
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• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and oral advocacy skills.
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• Experience with complex discovery, dispositive motions, and settlement negotiations.
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• Exposure to trial, arbitration, mediation, or evidentiary hearings.
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• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
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• Strong client communication skills and the ability to build trusted professional relationships.
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• A proactive, responsive, and business-minded approach to legal representation.
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Compensation & Benefits:

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The firm offers a competitive benefits package designed to support attorneys' professional growth and long-term financial well-being, including:

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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• Employer-sponsored pension and profit-sharing plans.
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• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
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• Paid vacation, sick time, personal leave, and holidays.
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• Paid parental and family leave.
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• Continuing legal education and professional development support.
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• Bar dues and approved professional expenses.
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• Opportunities for career advancement and practice development.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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Join a growing practice where experienced attorneys have the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated matters, work directly with clients, and play a meaningful role in case strategy and outcomes. The firm emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and a team-focused culture while providing the autonomy needed to build a successful practice.