Senior Litigation Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions Disputes

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Litigation Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions Disputes
Locations: Atlanta, GA | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Washington, DC | Miami, FL | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Raleigh, NC | Short Hills, NJ | Wilmington, DE
Compensation: $275,000–$425,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join the Business & Commercial Litigation Practice of a leading Am Law firm . This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 6+ years of experience handling complex post-closing M&A disputes, including indemnification claims and representations and warranties (R&W) insurance litigation.

The ideal candidate combines sophisticated commercial litigation experience with a strong understanding of M&A transactions, transaction documentation, and damages analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile disputes arising from complex acquisitions while collaborating with nationally recognized litigators and corporate attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in post-closing M&A disputes, including indemnification claims and representations and warranties (R&W) insurance matters.
• Analyze and interpret complex M&A transaction documents, including purchase agreements and related ancillary agreements.
• Develop litigation strategy through all phases of disputes, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate and analyze damages related to post-closing transaction disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings.
• Collaborate closely with corporate and transactional attorneys on matters involving sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic, business-focused legal advice throughout the litigation process.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of litigation teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 6+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Significant experience handling post-closing M&A indemnification disputes and/or representations and warranties insurance litigation.
• Strong understanding of M&A transaction documentation and purchase agreement interpretation.
• Experience analyzing complex damages issues arising from corporate transactions.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and oral communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities and experience handling complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where applying.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $275,000–$425,000 , depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work environment with regular in-office collaboration and flexibility for remote work.
• Meaningful opportunities to work on nationally significant M&A litigation, collaborate across practice groups, and advance within a premier commercial litigation practice.