Business Litigation Attorney | $200K Base + Bonus | Chicago, IL

Law Firms; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Law Firms in Chicago seeks an experienced Business Litigation Attorney to join its downtown team. The role focuses on sophisticated commercial disputes with strong work-life balance and hybrid flexibility.

Key duties include managing complex litigation, pleadings, discovery, motions, and client counseling. Minimum 5+ years’ experience, and IP/IP litigation exposure is a plus. Salary up to $200,000, plus potential bonus, with comprehensive benefits.

Formación

• 5+ years of business or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong experience handling complex disputes.
• Independently manage cases and hit the ground running.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Patent or IP litigation experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex business and commercial litigation matters.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients on dispute resolution.
• Manage contract-related and commercial disputes.
• Collaborate directly with clients and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

IP litigation

Strong writing

Descripción del empleo

Practice Area: Business & Commercial Litigation

Experience: 5+ Years

Compensation: Up to $200,000 Base Salary (DOE)

About the Opportunity

I'm partnering with an established boutique law firm in downtown Chicago seeking an experienced Business Litigation Attorney to join its team.

This is a unique opportunity to handle sophisticated commercial disputes while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Up to $200K base + approximately $20K average annual bonus
• No minimum billable requirement - attorneys average just 1,200-1,400 hours annually.
• Hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago.
• Exposure to complex commercial, intellectual property, and patent litigation.
• Meaningful client interaction and case ownership.
• 401(k) profit-sharing contributions regardless of employee contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex business and commercial litigation matters.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients on dispute resolution.
• Manage contract-related and commercial disputes.
• Collaborate directly with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong experience handling complex disputes.
• Ability to independently manage cases and hit the ground running.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Patent or IP litigation experience is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is up to $200,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Health insurance (company covers 50% of premium cost).
• 401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions.
• 15 days of PTO annually, plus paid holidays, sick and personal days.