Counsel (IP & Commercial Litigation)

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

No billable hour target

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate/Counsel for their boutique entertainment firm in New York. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in commercial and intellectual property litigation. Responsibilities include collaborating with founding partners, developing your own practice, and managing a variety of high-value disputes. The position offers a competitive salary of $160,000–$180,000 with additional performance-related bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated litigators looking for autonomy and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial and/or IP litigation.
• Experience in a boutique, mid-sized, or large law firm.
• Admitted to practice in New York.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with founding partners on complex disputes.
• Develop your own practice over time.
• Collaborate in an entrepreneurial environment.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Intellectual property litigation experience

Strong drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Client management skills

Interest in business development

Job description

Overview

Senior Litigation Associate / Counsel (IP & Commercial Litigation)
New York | Boutique Entertainment Firm | Confidential

Key Highlights

• No billable hour target
• Established workflow / clients to inherit
• Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity

The firm is a growing boutique entertainment-focused litigation practice in New York seeking a senior litigator (5+ years’ experience). This is a compelling opportunity to join a high-quality practice handling a broad mix of intellectual property and commercial litigation matters, with a particular focus on disputes in the entertainment and media sectors. The firm has developed a strong and consistent workflow and is seeking an additional senior lawyer to support its continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the founding partners on a range of complex and high-value disputes.
• Benefit from the autonomy to build and develop your own practice over time.
• Operate within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with mentorship and partner support.

Qualificatons

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial and/or IP litigation
• Experience gained within a boutique, mid-sized, or relevant large law firm environment
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and client management skills
• Exposure to copyright, trademark, or broader commercial disputes
• Interest in business development and building a practice
• Admitted to practice in New York

Compensation

Base salary in the region of $160,000–$180,000, with additional upside linked to performance and business generation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigator seeking a more autonomous role within a growing boutique platform, while maintaining access to high-quality work and strong partner support. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact us directly.

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