Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation

Overview

Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation - 1800 billables, family friendly firm

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We are seeking a senior litigation attorney with 5-8+ years of experience who can independently manage complex commercial matters with minimal supervision. Our litigation department handles sophisticated, high-stakes cases including multi-million-dollar commercial disputes, real estate litigation, construction matters, and land use work. Recent cases include a $150 million federal dispute and multiple high-value construction and commercial matters. We offer big law-caliber work at approximately 1,800 billable hours annually. With many trials scheduled in the next six months, we need an attorney who can immediately contribute to significant matters, including taking depositions, arguing motions, and handling complex litigation independently. You\'ll report directly to the head of the litigation department with a clear partnership track for attorneys who demonstrate strong litigation skills and business development capabilities over time. We are a family-friendly firm that maintains high standards while respecting work-life balance. Many successful big law attorneys have found an ideal fit here - sophisticated work without the personal life sacrifices.

Why join us?

• Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family-friendly work environment with emphasis on work-life balance
• Approximately 1,800 billable hours annually (versus 2,500+ at large firms)
• Clear partnership track - the firm promotes from within
• Direct reporting relationship to head of litigation department
• Discretionary performance-based bonus with substantial upside for business origination (10%+ for generated business)
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile cases
• Mentorship opportunities
• Compensation commensurate with experience, plus discretionary performance-based bonus with significant upside for business origination

Job Details

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• 8+ years of substantial litigation experience
• Big law or similarly sophisticated firm background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated trial experience and courtroom proficiency
• Proven ability to independently manage complex commercial litigation matters from start to finish
• Extensive e-discovery experience, including platform expertise and large-scale document management
• Experience With Real Estate Disputes Strongly Preferred
• Strong motion writing background, including successful dispositive motions
• Substantial deposition experience, both taking and defending
• Court appearance experience in state and federal court, including motion arguments and substantive hearings
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Superior organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Leadership capabilities for mentoring junior attorneys
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Verifiable professional references
• Must be a Long Island resident or willing to relocate - this is a full-time, on-site position and lengthy commutes have proven unsustainable for prior candidates

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are seeking sophisticated, high-stakes litigation work in a family-friendly environment with excellent mentorship culture, a clear partnership track, and genuine work-life balance, we invite you to apply.

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