Commercial Litigation Associate

Leoforce; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 160.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate in Florida to handle high-stakes commercial disputes. The role requires a Juris Doctor and admission to The Florida Bar, with 6+ years of experience in a law firm handling complex business litigation.

The candidate will manage matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial or arbitration, while delivering critical legal strategy and client-focused service.

Formación

• 6+ years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex business disputes such as shareholder and partner conflicts, breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, restrictive covenants and trade secret matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Professional, client-minded approach with the ability to build trust with business owners and senior executives.

Responsabilidades

• Manage matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial or arbitration.
• Provide strategic guidance and advocacy for high-stakes commercial disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to handle a full docket and deliver results for clients.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Written advocacy

Client relations

Educación

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Litigation Associate

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Details

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
• 6+ years of commercial litigation experience, gained at a law firm
• Demonstrated experience handling complex business disputes, such as shareholder and partner conflicts, breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, lender liability, receivership, and creditor disputes
• Proven ability to manage matters through every phase, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial or arbitration
• Meaningful courtroom experience, including taking or defending depositions and arguing motions
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to work independently while managing a full docket
• A professional, client minded approach and the ability to build trust with business owners and senior executives

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, full service law firm based in Central Florida, with more than 35 attorneys across a broad range of disciplines. The firm advises entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, middle market companies, investment funds, financial institutions, and publicly traded organizations. It also serves individuals and families on wealth planning matters.

Attorneys here are known for pairing deep local knowledge with the capability to manage sophisticated, high stakes matters. The firm’s work is built around understanding what each client is trying to accomplish commercially, then shaping legal strategy to support it. Individual attorneys are regularly recognized in leading peer reviewed and industry rankings, which reflects both the bench strength and the pipeline of rising talent.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work from the start. You will take a real role in disputes involving business owners, lenders, and corporate clients, with substantive responsibility rather than a supporting role on the margins.
• Big firm caliber matters with a personal touch. Clients describe the experience as sophisticated resources delivered with real attention. You will work in a setting where partners know your name and your work.
• Direct access to experienced litigators. Collaborate closely with seasoned trial lawyers and learn from them as you build your own book of client relationships.
• Cross practice exposure. Because the firm also handles corporate, finance, bankruptcy, employment, and real estate related work, your litigation docket can draw on a wide mix of industries and fact patterns.
• A visible path forward. For a mid level associate, this is a place to grow into greater client ownership, courtroom time, and leadership.
• A respected, stable platform. Join a long standing firm with a strong reputation in the Central Florida market and a culture that values service, collaboration, and community involvement.