Complex Business Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking an experienced 5th–7th year Associate to join their Complex Business Litigation practice in Boston, MA. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile disputes alongside nationally recognized trial lawyers in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commercial litigation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex cases. The role offers significant responsibility and meaningful client interaction, with compensation ranging from $310,000 to $420,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5th–7th year associate experience required.
• Experience in breach of contract disputes and regulatory investigations preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage business disputes in state and federal courts.
• Draft motions, briefs, and filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Prepare cases for trial and support courtroom proceedings.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation experience

Strong motion practice

Legal research and writing

Project management skills

Experience with eDiscovery

Education

Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar

Outstanding academic credentials

Job description

Location: Boston, MA

A leading global law firm is seeking a 5th–7th year Associate to join its Complex Business Litigation practice in Boston. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile disputes for sophisticated clients alongside nationally recognised trial lawyers within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role offers significant responsibility, meaningful client contact and exposure to complex commercial litigation matters spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated business disputes in state and federal courts
• Handle all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through trial preparation
• Draft dispositive motions, discovery motions, briefs and other substantive filings
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic litigation positions
• Manage factual development and written discovery processes
• Conduct and defend depositions, including coordinating expert discovery
• Prepare cases for trial and support courtroom proceedings
• Coordinate large-scale document reviews and address eDiscovery issues
• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Collaborate effectively within leanly staffed litigation teams

Who You Are

• 5th–7th year associate
• Significant experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
• Experience involving breach of contract disputes, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, bankruptcy litigation, securities matters and/or regulatory investigations
• Strong motion practice and brief-writing experience
• Experience managing written discovery, depositions and expert discoveryTrial preparation experience
• Experience with eDiscovery issues and large-scale document productions
• Strong project management skills and sound judgement
• Exceptional legal research, analytical and writing abilities
• Experience at a top law firm with a nationally recognised litigation practice strongly preferred
• Federal district court or appellate clerkship experience preferred
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for prompt admission

Compensation

Salary Range: $310,000 – $420,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Discretionary bonus eligibility, medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA option, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee assistance programme, commuter benefits and additional voluntary insurance options.