Mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Business & Commercial Disputes practice in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters and a strong foundation in complex business disputes. We are seeking an associate with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills who is prepared to take meaningful responsibility for matters and work collaboratively with partners, clients, and case teams.

• Drafting substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other sophisticated litigation work product
• Conducting legal research and developing thoughtful, practical litigation strategies
• Managing written discovery, document production, and other aspects of fact and expert discovery
• Analyzing complex factual and legal issues and presenting recommendations clearly and persuasively
• Supporting the development of case strategy and preparing for significant case events and proceedings
• Managing significant components of matters with appropriate partner supervision
• Coordinating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other members of the case team
• Experience taking depositions and appearing in court for conferences or on discovery matters is a plus
• Contributing to a collaborative and collegial team environment

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to promptly obtain admission
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm of comparable caliber
• Experience with a broad range of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, business torts, partnership or shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty claims, or similar complex business litigation matters
• Demonstrated ability to handle substantive litigation responsibilities with increasing independence, judgment, and ownership
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including significant motion drafting and legal research experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work streams efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

• We staff matters leanly, giving associates meaningful responsibility for cases, client interactions, and litigation strategy.
• Work with a global team of experienced lawyers in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Engage with high-profile clients across sectors including financial services, telecommunications, media, real estate, and healthcare.
• Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

With more than 1,100 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

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