Commercial Litigation Attorney (In-House)

Job Overview – Commercial Litigation Attorney (In-House)

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000/year + bonus

Location: Greenwich, CT

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In‑Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Greenwich, CT for our client, supporting arbitration, commercial disputes, and regulatory litigation across a regulated corporate environment.

In this in‑office role, you will manage active litigation and arbitration matters, advise on risk mitigation and dispute strategy, and partner closely with legal, compliance, and business teams to provide practical guidance on litigation exposure, contracts, and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Corporate & Commercial Litigation: Manage and support business litigation matters, including civil arbitration and court proceedings, representing the company as needed.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify contractual, regulatory, compliance, and financial risks while developing mitigation strategies with key stakeholders.
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Lead negotiation strategies and draft, review, and advise on commercial agreements and transaction‑related documentation.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support: Partner with compliance teams to support regulatory matters and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Legal Advisory & Collaboration: Provide legal guidance to business teams while collaborating with legal, compliance, finance, and operations stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Licensure: Active license to practice law in New York or Connecticut required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of corporate or commercial litigation experience, with exposure to civil arbitration and court litigation.
• Industry Knowledge: Financial services background strongly preferred, with experience in corporate, transactional, and shareholder disputes.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and analyze financial statements, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.