Commercial Litigation Attorney - Counsel

Offit Kurman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman seeks a Counsel or Junior Partner in Commercial Litigation for Tysons Corner, VA or Bethesda, MD to lead matters with meaningful responsibility and autonomy.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, can manage matters from inception to resolution, and is comfortable taking depositions, arguing motions, and handling trial work a few times per year. Salary ranges around $170k-$190k.

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial litigation experience and ability to run cases independently.
• Active Virginia bar admission; DC/MD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run commercial litigation matters with autonomy.
• Serve as day-to-day lead counsel on cases.
• Supervise junior attorneys as needed.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle trial work a few times per year.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Independent case management

Deposition & trial exposure

Supervising junior attorneys

Education

Virginia bar admission

Job description

Counsel or Junior Partner – Commercial Litigation (Tysons Corner or Bethesda)

Offit Kurman, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a senior commercial litigation attorney at the Counsel or Junior Partner level to join our Tysons Corner, VA or Bethesda, MD office.

This is a lead-litigator role designed for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility and autonomy. The attorney will take over and run commercial litigation matters delegated by senior partners, serve as day-to-day lead counsel on cases, and supervise junior attorneys as needed. Senior partners will remain available for high-level strategy, but this role requires someone comfortable fully owning files.

The ideal candidate has approximately 10+ years of experience, can independently manage matters from inception through resolution, and is confident taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and handling trial work a few times per year.

Requirements

• Substantial commercial litigation experience with demonstrated ability to run cases independently
• Active Virginia bar admission required (DC and/or MD a plus)

Why Offit Kurman

• A national platform with strong cross-selling opportunities
• A structured business development program with training, coaching, and accountability
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, productivity, and growth

If you are a seasoned commercial litigator looking for a role where you can lead matters, be trusted with responsibility, and grow within a supportive platform, we welcome a confidential conversation.

Salary likely in the $170,000-$190,000 range. Higher salaries available for those coming in with a portable book of business.