Commercial Litigation Associate

BCL Legal Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Mid-Level Commercial and Class Action Litigation Associate in New York. You will defend public corporations, financial services and investment management firms across complex disputes, including governance, shareholder suits, and breach of contract.

The role offers exposure to high‑level cases and close working relationships with Partners, with ample opportunities for mentorship and career progression across offices.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Must be admitted to the New York bar.
• Strong academic background.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing all complex litigation matters.
• Overseeing discovery and participating in mediation and arbitration.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentoring and training more junior Associates in the practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for a firm where there is a genuine Partner-Associate relationship? Or perhaps somewhere that has top level development programs for Associates at all levels through to Partner? Or maybe even somewhere that offers the opportunity to work in a different office location to give you varied experience? If any of these stand out to you, this opportunity could be something to consider.

This V-10, AmLaw Top 50 firm is looking to expand their practice group in New York with a Mid-Level Commercial and Class Action Litigation Associate where they will be defending public corporations, financial services and investment management firms. Experience will span across corporate governance and shareholder suits, deal-related litigation, breach of contract, and additional complex disputes.

What’s in it for you?

• Cases that are at that complex, sophisticated level so you’ll never be in short supply of interesting work
• Open door policy with Partners, feeding into that close working relationship with the Associates in the practice

Main responsibilities:

• Managing all complex litigation matters
• Overseeing discovery and participating in mediation and arbitration
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and training more junior Associates in the practice

What they’re looking for:

• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience
• Must be admitted to the New York bar
• Strong academic background
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities