Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation

Senior Counsel - Commercial Litigation - 1800 billables, family friendly firm

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Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a senior litigation attorney with 5-8+ years of experience who can independently manage complex commercial matters with minimal supervision.

Our litigation department handles sophisticated, high-stakes cases including multi-million-dollar commercial disputes, real estate litigation, construction matters, and land use work. Recent cases include a $150 million federal dispute and multiple high-value construction and commercial matters. We offer big law-caliber work at approximately 1,800 billable hours annually.

With many trials scheduled in the next six months, we need an attorney who can immediately contribute to significant matters, including taking depositions, arguing motions, and handling complex litigation independently.

You'll report directly to the head of the litigation department with a clear partnership track for attorneys who demonstrate strong litigation skills and business development capabilities over time. We are a family-friendly firm that maintains high standards while respecting work-life balance. Many successful big law attorneys have found an ideal fit here - sophisticated work without the personal life sacrifices.

Why join us?

Benefits

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family-friendly work environment with emphasis on work-life balance

Approximately 1,800 billable hours annually (versus 2,500+ at large firms)

Clear partnership track - the firm promotes from within

Direct reporting relationship to head of litigation department

Discretionary performance-based bonus with substantial upside for business origination (10%+ for generated business)

Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile cases

Mentorship opportunities

Compensation: commensurate with experience, plus discretionary performance-based bonus with significant upside for business origination

Job Details

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

8+ years of substantial litigation experience

Big law or similarly sophisticated firm background strongly preferred

Demonstrated trial experience and courtroom proficiency

Proven ability to independently manage complex commercial litigation matters from start to finish

Extensive e-discovery experience, including platform expertise and large-scale document management

Experience with real estate disputes strongly preferred

Strong motion writing background, including successful dispositive motions

Substantial deposition experience, both taking and defending

Court appearance experience in state and federal court, including motion arguments and substantive hearings

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Superior organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Leadership capabilities for mentoring junior attorneys

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Verifiable professional references

Must be a Long Island resident or willing to relocate - this is a full-time, on-site position and lengthy commutes have proven unsustainable for prior candidates
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are seeking sophisticated, high-stakes litigation work in a family-friendly environment with excellent mentorship culture, a clear partnership track, and genuine work-life balance, we invite you to apply.

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