Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Beacon Hill; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill, a highly regarded Cincinnati law firm, seeks a senior commercial litigation associate to join its growing litigation practice. The successful candidate will work on complex matters with substantial responsibility, direct client contact, and opportunities to shape strategy and case management.

This role offers a platform to handle sophisticated business disputes with entrepreneurial, collaborative colleagues and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing cases and client relationships.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and clients.
• Ohio bar admission required.
• Portable book of business is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, including contracts, shareholder disputes, business torts and fiduciary claims.
• Play a visible role in strategy, case management, and business development.
• Interact directly with clients and manage relationships on high-stakes matters.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Legal research

Advocacy skills

Independent work

Client relations

Ohio bar admission

Job description

A highly regarded Cincinnati law firm is seeking a senior commercial litigation associate to join its growing litigation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and the ability to handle sophisticated business disputes without the bureaucracy often associated with larger platforms.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, including:

• Contract and business disputes
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Business torts
• Fiduciary duty claims
• Closely held business litigation
• Commercial and financial services litigation

Attorneys in this group are given meaningful client contact, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to play a visible role in strategy, case management, and business development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing cases and client relationships
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with partners and clients
• Ohio bar admission required
• Portable book of business is a plus, but not required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This firm has developed a reputation for handling sophisticated business matters while maintaining a more entrepreneurial and collegial environment than many larger regional and national firms.

Highlights include:

• Sophisticated commercial litigation practice
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Strong platform for long-term career growth
• Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility immediately
• Competitive compensation package with flexibility for outstanding candidates
• Excellent culture and attorney retention

This is one of the few Cincinnati opportunities where an attorney can earn compensation comparable to larger regional or national AmLaw firms while enjoying greater visibility, responsibility, and a more entrepreneurial practice environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

• Medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.