Litigation & Enforcement | New York

Ropes & Gray LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP in New York seeks experienced mid-level associates for the Litigation & Enforcement group. Candidates should have a minimum of four years in complex commercial and class action litigation, corporate governance, and deal-related disputes, with the ability to represent public corporations and financial services clients.

The role emphasizes strong written and oral advocacy, rigorous research, discovery oversight, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of advanced litigation experience in complex commercial and class actions.
• Experience representing public corporations, financial services, and PE clients is preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters
• Draft and prepare litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Oversee discovery and participate in mediation and arbitration
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and train junior associates

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior associates

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate, Lateral

Litigation & Enforcement

New York

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Legal

Gabriella Morello

The Litigation & Enforcement practice group at Ropes & Gray is seeking experienced mid-level litigation associates to join the New York office. Candidates must have a minimum of four years of advanced legal experience in complex commercial and class action litigation, corporate governance and shareholder suits, deal-related litigation, breach of contract, and other complex disputes. The role involves representing public corporations, financial services and investment management firms, and private equity clients in various state and federal jurisdictions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters
• Draft and prepare litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Oversee discovery and participate in mediation and arbitration
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and train junior associates

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a history of academic achievement, and be admitted to practice law in the state of New York. The preferred candidate will have four to seven years of relevant litigation experience at a large law firm, as described in the job summary. Candidates should exhibit a strong work ethic, outstanding writing proficiency, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, and the capability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, a talent for working both independently and collaboratively, and strong negotiation and advocacy skills are also required. Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically is necessary, including the ability to assess appropriate use cases, protect confidentiality, verify outputs, and apply independent legal judgment.

Compensation

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