Corporate Litigation Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 270,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Am Law 100 platform

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Interlink Talent Solutions is seeking a Corporate Litigation Associate for a global Am Law 100 law firm in Dallas. The role focuses on high-stakes disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, and complex contracts, requiring 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong contractual fluency.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings, handle discovery, conduct in-depth legal research, and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative BigLaw environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Active Texas State Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Ability to manage case files, deadlines, and litigation tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in high-stakes corporate and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies from complex contracts.
• Interpret merger agreements and other sophisticated transactional documents.
• Manage case files, deadlines, tasks, and day-to-day litigation responsibilities.
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop practical strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Contract interpretation

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a global Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Corporate Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of complex commercial litigation experience to join its Dallas office. This position sits within the firm's M&A and corporate litigation practice and focuses on high-stakes disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters and be comfortable analyzing and interpreting complex corporate contracts and transactional documents. Prior M&A litigation experience is a plus, but candidates with broader complex commercial litigation backgrounds and strong contractual fluency will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in high-stakes corporate and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Handle disputes arising from mergers, acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions.
• Draft near-ready-to-file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies based on complex factual and contractual issues.
• Analyze and interpret merger agreements, purchase agreements, and other sophisticated commercial contracts.
• Manage case files, deadlines, tasks, and day-to-day litigation responsibilities.
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation.
• Participate in courtroom and stand-up litigation opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients to develop practical, solutions-oriented strategies.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and responsibilities while exercising sound judgment.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, sophisticated litigation environment.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience at a nationally or regionally recognized law firm.
• Active admission to the Texas State Bar and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Ability to manage case files, deadlines, and litigation tasks independently.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex corporate and commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with merger agreements, purchase agreements, and similar transactional documents is highly valued.
• Prior M&A litigation experience is a plus, but not required.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience preferred.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to take ownership of matters.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative BigLaw environment.
• Candidates must be admitted to the Texas State Bar and in good standing.
• Resume and law school transcript required with application.
• Competitive BigLaw compensation of $270,000–$385,000, depending on relevant experience and other factors.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes corporate and commercial litigation matters.
• Exposure to M&A disputes and complex transactional issues.
• Meaningful responsibility and client interaction.
• Opportunity to develop courtroom, deposition, and trial experience.
• Access to the resources and platform of a global Am Law 100 law firm.
• Collaborative and sophisticated professional environment.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.