Senior Litigation Attorney

Senior Litigation Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions DisputesDirect 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.ResponsibilitiesRepresent 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.QualificationsJ.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 & BenefitsCompetitive 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.