Commercial Litigation Associate — Complex Disputes (NY)

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Associate for its New York, NY office. The role targets lawyers with a solid background in commercial litigation who can work closely with clients on strategy and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation across NY state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in both contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis, strong writing, sound judgment, and professional development.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

3-6 years commercial litigation

New York state & federal courts

Draft pleadings and motions

Take and defend depositions

Draft, brief, and argue motions

Risk mitigation and dispute resolution

Legal research and writing

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in New York

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Associate for its New York, NY office. The role targets lawyers with a solid background in commercial litigation who can work closely with clients on strategy and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation across NY state and federal courts.