Partner – Commercial Litigation

Colligan Law; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Colligan Law, a Buffalo, New York law firm, seeks a partner-level attorney for its Commercial Litigation Practice. Candidates must have at least 7 years of litigation experience and be licensed to practice in New York.

The role supports equity and non-equity partner tracks and may include part-time arrangements. The firm emphasizes family values, honesty, entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, and fairness, with competitive benefits and a flexible, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in New York.
• Ability to manage litigation matters and a team of attorneys and support staff.
• Preference for candidates with a transferable book of business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial litigation matters.
• Oversee a team of attorneys and support staff while driving business development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Licensed in New York

Job description

Colligan Law, a Buffalo, New York law firm that provides legal services for business and business owners, is seeking a partner level attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. The attorney should have a minimum of 7 years of litigation experience.

The firm has structured its legal services to support and provide services to the growing businesses across New York State. We are driven by strong core values of family, honesty, entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork and fairness.

We are seeking a motivated individual who wants to make a difference both in the community and for the companies they service. Candidates must be licensed to practice in the state of New York; have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as have a demonstrated ability to manage not only litigation matters but a team of attorneys and support staff. The ideal candidate would have at least some transferable book of business.

Resume submissions and discussions with our firm will be held in the strictest confidence. The firm will consider part‑time arrangements in addition to traditional equity and non‑equity partner roles. Colligan Law is rated one of the best places to work and fastest growing companies in WNY and includes competitive benefits and a flexible, values‑driven work environment that allows you to grow personally and professionally.

Compensation range: $135,000 to $300,000+ depending on book of business and firm profitability