Litigation Associate: Complex Commercial Disputes

The Recruiting Hive; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The role targets an attorney with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large firm background preferred with NY state and federal court exposure.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis and writing.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiations.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition testimony

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: New York

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The role targets an attorney with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large firm background preferred with NY state and federal court exposure.