Senior Attorney

Elite Talent, LLC; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading full-service law firm in New Jersey as a Business/Commercial Litigation Attorney, where you will manage diverse commercial disputes and provide strategic legal counsel to various business clients. This role offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative work environment, focusing on delivering efficient legal services with a reputation for excellence.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business or commercial litigation, including courtroom or ADR exposure.
• Professional demeanor with a client-focused mindset and high ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support a wide range of commercial disputes including breach of contract and tortious interference.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings and trial preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering responsive communication and practical legal advice.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Oral Advocacy

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to the New Jersey Bar

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Founder/ VP of Recruiting at Elite Talent

Business/ Commercial Litigation Attorney

Location: Freehold

Employment: Full-Time

About Respond Law

• A leading full-service New Jersey firm with decades of experience, known for efficient, calculated legal services and a reputation for excellence
• Our Business Law & Litigation team empowers clients across industries—from startups to large corporations—to resolve complex disputes and advance business objectives

Position Overview

Join our dynamic Business Law & Litigation team, serving clients as outside general counsel and trusted advocates. You will:

• Lead or support a wide range of commercial disputes (e.g., breach of contract, tortious interference, unfair competition, collections, insurance coverage)
• Work closely with business clients to anticipate legal risks, deliver proactive solutions, and represent them in negotiations, mediations, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive briefs, motions, and client summaries.
• Assist with or lead alternative dispute resolution proceedings (ADR).
• Provide strategic counseling on contract enforcement, risk management, business torts, and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering responsive communication and practical legal advice.
• Collaborate with cross-practice colleagues and mentor junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the New Jersey Bar.
• 3+ years of business or commercial litigation experience, ideally including courtroom or ADR exposure.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Professional demeanor with a client-focused mindset and high ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently, meet deadlines, and uphold firm quality expectations.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a respected firm recognized for legal excellence and a collaborative culture
• Serve a diverse client base—from entrepreneurs and small businesses to mid-cap and large corporations—with varied and meaningful work.
• Thrive in a team-focused environment offering professional development, mentorship, and client exposure.
• Benefit from a full-service platform with complementary practice areas (Municipal, Tax & Estate, Land Use & Zoning) supporting holistic client service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

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