Senior Associate: Commercial Litigation

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Senior Business Litigation Associate in New York, NY. This fully remote role focuses on partnership disputes and business divorces, leading sophisticated commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution.

Duties

• Serve as lead counsel on complex commercial litigation matters.
• Develop and execute case strategies from intake through resolution.
• Handle all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and negotiations.
• Provide direct, strategic, and practical counsel to business clients.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on case strategy and contribute to firm growth.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with clients, colleagues, and the courts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, with a strong track record in business disputes.
• Trial-ready, with experience trying at least 3 cases and conducting 30 or more substantive depositions.
• Skilled in motion practice, oral advocacy, and case strategy.
• Experienced in handling complex partnership disputes with strategic toughness and diplomacy.
• Licensed to practice in New York (admission in Florida is a plus).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable, with exceptional time management skills.
• Adept with technology and proficient in case management systems.
• Self-motivated and highly accountable, with a proven ability to drive matters forward independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance options with up to 100% of individual premiums covered.
• Dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick days, and personal time.
• Fully remote work environment with occasional in-person requirements in New York City.