Founding Litigator

Eden Rose USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Eden Rose USA in New York seeks a founding litigator to build a plaintiff-side practice from the ground up, owning matters from inception through resolution and participating in equity alongside a competitive base salary.

This in-person role requires 2–4 years of litigation experience, NY bar admission, and a builder's mindset to shape strategy, processes, and growth as the business scales.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience with strong fundamentals.
• Bar admission in at least one state; NY preferred, Illinois excluded.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate; in-person role.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a practice from the ground up.
• Ability to manage matters independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own matters from inception through resolution.
• Lead litigation strategy and processes from start to finish.
• Collaborate with business to shape litigation growth and outcomes.
• Take on first-chair responsibilities in hearings, depositions, or trials when needed.
• Equity participation alongside a competitive base salary reflects ownership.

Skills

Litigation experience

Plaintiff-side litigation

Initiative / judgment

Bar admission

NY relocation

In-person role

First-chair experience

Deposition leadership

BigLaw experience

Builder mindset

Job description

A different exciting opportunity to shape a litigation Practice from the ground up.

Founding Litigator - New York - $150K + EQUITY

Our Client is looking for an ambitious plaintiff-side litigator to join an early-stage company in a foundational legal role. This is an opportunity for a strong, entrepreneurial attorney who wants more than a traditional associate position: the chance to take ownership of matters from inception through resolution, play a meaningful role in building the practice, and help shape how it operates as the business grows.

With a broad remit, direct ownership, and equity participation, this role is ideal for someone who combines excellent litigation fundamentals with the initiative and judgment to make an impact early.

The Opportunity:

• Build from the ground up: Help establish and grow a plaintiff-focused litigation practice within an ambitious, early-stage business.
• Own your matters: Drive litigation from start to finish, with meaningful responsibility and room to take the lead.
• Make an impact: Work closely with the business and have a direct hand in shaping litigation strategy, processes, and outcomes.
• Share in the upside: Receive equity alongside a competitive base salary, with compensation that reflects your experience, responsibilities, and level of ownership.

What they're Looking For:

• 2-4 years of litigation experience, with strong litigation fundamentals and the ability to manage matters independently.
• Experience in plaintiff-side litigation, with a genuine interest in advocacy and pursuing claims.
• A track record of taking initiative, exercising sound judgment, and handling complex work with minimal oversight.
• Admission to at least one state bar, excluding Illinois.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate. This is an in-person role.
• A litigator who wants to accelerate their career, take on responsibility earlier than they might in a traditional firm environment, and help build a practice with a meaningful stake in its success.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• First-chair experience or meaningful responsibility in hearings, depositions, or other litigation proceedings.
• Experience leading or coordinating a deposition team.
• Training at a highly regarded law school or experience at a leading litigation firm, including BigLaw.
• A builder's mindset: someone who is energized by ambiguity, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and excited to help create something rather than simply step into an established structure.

Location:

New York City, in person

Compensation and equity will reflect the scope of the role, relevant experience, and it scales with how much the successful candidate will own.