Experienced Commercial Litigation Associate – NY

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in New York seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with roughly four years of experience to join its busy NY office. The ideal candidate will work with senior litigators on complex commercial disputes across industries, with exposure to corporate and securities matters.

This role emphasizes taking on responsibility from day one, drafting pleadings, managing cases, and collaborating with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 years of litigation experience (Class of 2022).
• Strong background in complex commercial litigation.
• Experience reviewing, analysing, and drafting litigation pleadings and motions.
• Significant experience within New York State courts.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience taking and defending depositions is advantageous.
• Knowledge of securities regulation and enforcement is beneficial.
• A genuine commitment to building a long-term career as a litigator in private practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and analyse pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Work on sophisticated commercial litigation and corporate disputes.
• Assist with shareholder litigation, securities matters, broker-dealer disputes, and contests for corporate control.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses for complex matters.
• Participate in case strategy, client communications, and litigation management.
• Support matters across a broad range of practice areas, including employment, intellectual property, bankruptcy, contracts, and real estate litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and fellow associates on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Admission to New York Bar

Job description

Douglas Scott Ltd in New York seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with roughly four years of experience to join its busy NY office. The ideal candidate will work with senior litigators on complex commercial disputes across industries, with exposure to corporate and securities matters.

This role emphasizes taking on responsibility from day one, drafting pleadings, managing cases, and collaborating with partners and clients.