Commercial Litigation Associate

Crea Legal Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Crea Legal Search is seeking an attorney to handle commercial disputes, including contracts, M&A transactions, shareholder issues, tech/IP matters, fraud, and debt recovery.

The role requires enthusiasm across diverse practice areas, a strong academic record, and 2–6 years of relevant experience, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant experience or interest in key practice areas.
• Strong academic background at undergraduate and JD level.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Contract disputes

M&A experience

IP/Tech disputes

Legal research

Education

JD degree

Undergraduate degree

Job description

-Broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in Financial Services, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, and Real Estate

-Legal 500 US ranked in all of their core practices, with Commercial Litigation ranked among the highest.

About the role:

-Commercial disputes involving contracts, M&A transactions, shareholder disagreements, tech, IP, fraud, and debt recovery.

-Disputes requiring urgent relief to enforce restrictive covenants, protect confidential information, and other assets.

-Financial services disputes, particularly for in-house legal teams of insurers, wealth managers, and advice networks.

The ideal candidate:

-2-6 Years of relevant experience or interest in key practice areas.

-Enthusiastic about working across diverse practice areas and sectors, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

-Strong academic background at undergraduate and JD level.