Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

Overview

This role involves leading complex commercial litigation matters for a growing commercial litigation and business law practice. The position focuses on high-stakes business disputes, including partnership and shareholder disputes, business divorces, contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and other significant commercial matters.

The work is remote-first, with monthly in-person team meetings in New York City and access to an office in Manhattan for client meetings and collaboration when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership, shareholder, business divorce, contract, fiduciary duty, and related disputes
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Lead discovery, including complex document discovery and depositions
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
• Negotiate strategically and effectively on behalf of clients
• Advise founders, executives, business owners, and companies on litigation strategy, risk, and practical business considerations
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients
• Collaborate with firm leadership and colleagues on significant matters and case strategy
• Take ownership of deadlines, case progression, and client expectations
• Contribute to the continued development of the litigation practice

Requirements

• 10+ years of substantial commercial litigation experience
• Significant experience handling complex business disputes
• Strong background in motion practice, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and case strategy
• Meaningful courtroom, arbitration, evidentiary hearing, and/or trial experience; first-chair trial experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with partnership, shareholder, ownership, fiduciary duty, or business divorce disputes is highly desirable
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Strong judgment and the ability to independently manage and advance sophisticated matters
• Exceptional client communication and relationship-management skills
• Highly organized, responsive, and accountable
• Comfortable using technology to manage matters, collaborate, communicate, and work efficiently
• Able to thrive in a remote environment through proactive communication, strong organization, and consistent follow-through
• Admission to the New York Bar required
• Florida admission is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $175,000-$225,000 + performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience
• Annual billable requirement of 1,680 hours
• Health insurance options with up to 100% of individual premiums covered
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal time
• Remote-first work environment with monthly in-person team meetings in New York City

Location

Remote-first with monthly in-person team meetings in New York City; Manhattan office available for client meetings, collaboration, and other situations where being together adds value.