Corporate Litigation Counsel — Lead Team & Equity Ownership

1787 Legal Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

1787 Legal Group in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Corporate Litigation Counsel to act as a hands-on litigator and a key leader in building our growing litigation team.

You will manage complex civil matters from pre-suit through resolution while guiding associates and staff, shaping procedures, and delivering strategic, client-focused advocacy. The role blends casework with leadership across our national platform.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Arizona bar or a clear path to AZ admission.
• Solid civil litigation experience, including arbitrations and/or trials.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, discovery, and motion practice.
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple active files in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative leadership with a 'team captain' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of civil litigation matters from investigation through mediation, arbitration, or trial, including strategy, research, discovery, and motion practice.
• Act as a working lead for the litigation team: coordinating assignments, reviewing work product, and helping less‑experienced attorneys execute at a high level.
• Partner with firm leadership to help build the litigation function; contributing to hiring decisions, process design, and the development of playbooks and standards.
• Conduct legal research and draft clear, strategic memoranda on key legal issues and case evaluations.
• Lead and manage written and documentary discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery, overseeing document review, and preparing witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions, responses, and other court filings as appropriate, in coordination with other counsel.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders, ensuring a professional and predictable client experience.
• Maintain disciplined case management practices, including file organization, deadline tracking, and adherence to court rules and internal procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Arizona bar

Job description

1787 Legal Group in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Corporate Litigation Counsel to act as a hands-on litigator and a key leader in building our growing litigation team.

You will manage complex civil matters from pre-suit through resolution while guiding associates and staff, shaping procedures, and delivering strategic, client-focused advocacy. The role blends casework with leadership across our national platform.