Lead Commercial Litigation Associate — Complex Matters

Mayer Brown LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate (JD 2022–2020) to independently manage complex commercial litigation through all phases, including discovery, depositions, research, and briefs. The role requires leadership of case teams and mentoring junior lawyers, with clerkship experience preferred.

Salary for this class is substantial, reflecting seniority and skills; the firm offers comprehensive benefits and a path for annual bonus eligibility, along with professional

Qualifications

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation through all phases.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, legal research, and writing substantive briefs.
• Lead case teams and mentor junior lawyers; strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation matters.
• Oversee discovery and depositions.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft briefs and other advocacy.

Skills

Complex litigation

Discovery oversight

Deposition skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Clerkship experience

Job description

Mayer Brown LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate (JD 2022–2020) to independently manage complex commercial litigation through all phases, including discovery, depositions, research, and briefs. The role requires leadership of case teams and mentoring junior lawyers, with clerkship experience preferred.

Salary for this class is substantial, reflecting seniority and skills; the firm offers comprehensive benefits and a path for annual bonus eligibility, along with professional