Commercial Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leading International Law Firm in Dallas seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Dallas office.

The role focuses on high-stakes disputes, including class actions, complex commercial litigation and financial restructuring matters, with opportunities for trial and appellate work. You will handle all stages of litigation, from pleadings to discovery and strategy, in a collaborative, in-person setting.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience in class actions, commercial litigation, or financial restructuring.
• Experience across all stages of the litigation lifecycle.
• Strong motion practice and discovery experience.
• Exposure to trials and appeals.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Stellar academic credentials; comparable law firm experience.
• Ability to work in person in the Dallas office.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation from inception through resolution.
• Work on class action and financial restructuring litigation.
• Draft and respond to complaints and other pleadings.
• Manage sophisticated discovery.
• Research and draft motions and briefs.
• Support matters through trial and appeal.
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Develop litigation strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys.
• Work on high-stakes disputes for sophisticated clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class actions

Commercial litigation

Financial restructuring

Trial and appeals

Research and writing

Academic credentials

Large firm experience

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Location: Dallas, TX

A leading international law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Dallas office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice handling high-stakes disputes for major clients, with a particular focus on class actions, complex commercial litigation and financial restructuring-related disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation from inception through resolution
• Work on class action and financial restructuring litigation
• Draft and respond to complaints and other pleadings
• Manage sophisticated discovery
• Research and draft substantive motions and briefs
• Support matters through trial and appeal
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis
• Develop litigation strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys
• Work on high-stakes disputes for sophisticated clients

Who You Are

• 3-6 years of relevant litigation experience
• Experience in class actions, commercial litigation and/or financial restructuring litigation
• Experience across all stages of the litigation lifecycle
• Strong motion practice and discovery experience
• Exposure to trials and appeals
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Stellar academic credentials
• Comparable law firm experience required
• Comfortable working in person in the Dallas office

Compensation

Competitive market compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes litigation and meaningful opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility.

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