Lead Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice) — Remote

Overview

A national law firm with an established practice is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigator to join their team. This opportunity arises due to the retirement of a senior attorney and involves stepping into an active, high-quality litigation practice representing businesses in complex commercial disputes across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and drive complex commercial litigation cases, including strategy development, motion practice, discovery, and coordination with clients and co-counsel
• Handle cases involving breach of contract, civil fraud, and other substantive commercial disputes
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and proceedings, with travel as needed
• Collaborate with local counsel for pro hac vice admissions in various jurisdictions
• Maintain high standards of client service, including timely communication and responsiveness

Requirements

• Approximately 10+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience practicing in federal court, including motion practice and case management
• Demonstrated ability to run cases independently
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• High degree of professionalism, responsiveness, and reliability
• Comfortable working in a remote, self-directed environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with general commercial or transactional matters is a plus but not required
• Candidates with a portable book of business are encouraged to apply; compensation will be adjusted accordingly

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $200,000
• Performance bonus: up to $40,000
• Additional compensation flexibility for candidates with a portable book of business
• A lean, sophisticated litigation platform without large-firm bureaucracy
• Opportunity to take ownership of matters and play a central role in case strategy and client relationships
• Focus on substantive commercial disputes rather than volume-driven litigation

Location

• Remote position with travel as needed for hearings, depositions, and proceedings
• The firm works with local counsel for pro hac vice admissions across multiple jurisdictions in the United States