Commercial LItigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Attorney

An Established Practice. | Sophisticated Litigation. | A Path to Partnership.

What if your next career move offered the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful litigation matters, develop lasting client relationships, and build a practice without starting from scratch?

MB Attorney Search has been retained by an established Milwaukee law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice.

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly accomplished trial attorneys with decades of experience in complex commercial disputes, environmental litigation, insurance coverage, construction litigation, and business-related matters.

The firm has an established portfolio of litigation work and is seeking an attorney who can assume increasing responsibility for client matters while developing a long-term practice.

You do not need environmental litigation experience or a portable book of business. What matters most is your litigation experience, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ability to independently manage cases.

The Litigation Practice

The incoming attorney will collaborate with seasoned trial lawyers whose experience includes complex commercial litigation, environmental and toxic tort claims, insurance coverage disputes, construction defects, contract disputes, and property-related litigation.

The practice encompasses a diverse range of matters, including:

• Commercial and business litigation, including breach of contract and business disputes.
• Insurance coverage litigation and recovery claims.
• Construction defects and commercial property disputes.
• Environmental litigation, including contamination, remediation, and cost-recovery matters.
• Toxic torts, environmental nuisance claims, and land use disputes.
• Technically complex litigation involving expert witnesses, engineers, scientists, and other professionals.

The firm's attorneys represent businesses, property owners, individuals, and other organizations in Wisconsin state and federal courts.

For an accomplished commercial litigator interested in expanding into specialized areas of litigation, the firm offers an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners while assuming meaningful responsibility for existing matters.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage commercial and civil litigation cases from intake through resolution.
• Handle discovery, depositions, substantive motions, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Work directly with clients and assume increasing responsibility for established client relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced trial attorneys and technical experts on complex disputes.
• Participate in the continued growth of the litigation practice, with opportunities for business development.

We are interested in speaking with attorneys who have:

• Five or more years of substantive commercial, business, or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, discovery, deposition, and motion practice skills.
• Meaningful courtroom or hearing experience.
• The ability to independently manage litigation matters and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Wisconsin Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• An interest in greater professional autonomy, client responsibility, and long-term practice development.

Experience in environmental litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage, or technically complex disputes would be valuable but is not required.

Attorneys with scientific, engineering, or other technical backgrounds are also encouraged to explore the opportunity.

Compensation, Flexibility & Partnership

The firm offers a compensation structure designed to reward productivity, professional initiative, and client service.

Highlights include:

• Guaranteed annual base salary, plus production-based bonuses.
• 50% production bonus on attributable annual collected receipts exceeding $250,000.
• Additional compensation for qualifying originated business.
• 1,500-hour annual billable target.
• An established litigation practice with existing client work.
• Meaningful autonomy and flexibility in managing your practice.
• Potential transition to non-equity partnership within approximately one to two years, depending on performance and mutual readiness.
• A partner compensation structure tied to collections, with increased earning potential and autonomy.

An existing book of business is not required.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Many experienced litigators reach a point in their careers when they want more than simply handling the next assignment.

They want ownership of their cases, direct relationships with clients, opportunities to develop their judgment in the courtroom, and a meaningful voice in the direction of their practice.

This opportunity offers those possibilities within an established litigation team.

You'll have the chance to work alongside respected trial attorneys, develop expertise in sophisticated and technically challenging disputes, and build a long-term practice with a clear opportunity for advancement.

If you're an experienced commercial litigator who enjoys the practice of law but wants greater control over your professional future, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Confidential Inquiries

MB Attorney Search is conducting this search on an exclusive, retained basis.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially. Candidate information will not be shared with our client without prior authorization.