Hybrid NY Complex Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney

The Recruiting Hive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Bonus structure eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm in New York to identify a mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and the opportunity to handle sophisticated commercial disputes for leading clients.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, with strong advocacy, writing, and client-service skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York in good standing (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• 3–5 years substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing complex business disputes at a sophisticated law firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including dismissals, summary judgment, and evidentiary motions.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and related motion practice.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client management

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm in New York to identify a mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and the opportunity to handle sophisticated commercial disputes for leading clients.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, with strong advocacy, writing, and client-service skills.