Commercial Litigator (M&A & Corporate Disputes)

Ice Miller LLP; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 230,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement programs

Career coaching

Professional development

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a business litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated disputes involving governance, ownership, and post-transaction issues, with familiarity in Delaware law preferred but location flexible to our listed offices.

You will manage complex matters through all phases of litigation or arbitration, draft pleadings and dispositive motions, analyze governance documents and transaction agreements, and

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of commercial or business litigation experience.
• Active law license or eligibility to be admitted in the office jurisdiction.
• Experience with corporate governance, shareholder, partnership, LLC, fiduciary duty, ownership, or post-M&A disputes.
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• First-chair deposition experience is welcomed but not required.
• Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex matters through all phases of litigation or arbitration, including case strategy, factual development, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and hearing or trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, and other substantive filings.
• Analyze corporate governance documents, transaction agreements, financial records, and other business materials to identify key issues.
• Lead written and fact discovery, coordinate document review and production, prepare witnesses, and take and defend depositions.
• Work directly with clients, financial professionals, and experts to understand business objectives, assess risk, and translate complex corporate and financial issues into practical litigation strategies.
• Prepare for and support trials and arbitrations, including developing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, drafting submissions, and assisting with strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Job description

Ice Miller LLP seeks a business litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join our Litigation team. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated disputes involving governance, ownership, and post-transaction issues, with familiarity in Delaware law preferred but location flexible to our listed offices.

You will manage complex matters through all phases of litigation or arbitration, draft pleadings and dispositive motions, analyze governance documents and transaction agreements, and