Commercial Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and employer matching

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Referral program

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Pennington, NJ, is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to handle sophisticated business disputes and advise closely held companies. This partner-track opportunity offers autonomy, client interaction, and in-person collaboration, with a focus on contracts, operating agreements, leases, and related matters. The role requires New Jersey Bar admission and 8+ years of experience, and emphasizes strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate/commercial litigation experience.
• Active New Jersey Bar license required.
• Experience with contracts, operating agreements, leases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage commercial litigation matters from pre-suit strategy through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and appeal as appropriate.
• Represent businesses and business owners in complex commercial disputes.
• Advise clients regarding contracts, operating agreements, leases, and other business-related matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Handle client communications and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare matters for settlement, mediation, and trial.
• Manage cases effectively while maintaining high-quality legal work and client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Litigation management

Client management

Collaboration

Judgment & organization

Job description

Location: Pennington, NJ (serving the Princeton area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: In Person

Experience: 8+ years

Bar Admission: New Jersey Bar required

Position Overview

A Princeton-based business law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to handle sophisticated business disputes and serve as a trusted legal adviser to closely held companies and their owners.

This is a partner-track opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking meaningful client interaction, autonomy in managing matters, and the opportunity to build a long-term legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage commercial litigation matters from pre-suit strategy through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and appeal as appropriate.
• Represent businesses and business owners in complex commercial disputes.
• Advise clients regarding contracts, operating agreements, leases, and other business-related matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Handle client communications and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare matters for settlement, mediation, and trial.
• Manage cases effectively while maintaining high-quality legal work and client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate and/or commercial litigation.
• Active New Jersey Bar license required.
• Strong experience handling commercial/business disputes.
• Experience with contracts, operating agreements, leases, and closely held businesses is highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Strong judgment, organization, and client-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an in-person, collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Partner-track opportunity.
• 401(k) and employer matching.
• Health, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral program.