Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney — Hybrid, Chicago

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO + holidays

Accelerated career growth

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney or Partner to join our Chicago office on a permanent, hybrid basis. The position involves representing individuals, business entities, and major credit grantors in complex commercial litigation and related proceedings.

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience, a proven ability to manage matters from complaint through resolution, strong courtroom presence, and an active Illinois bar license.

Qualifications

• 6+ yrs. commercial litigation experience.
• Proven track-record of managing matters independently from complaint through resolution.
• Comfortable in the courtroom, at the podium, in depositions, and in negotiations.
• Understand the interplay between clients, opposing counsel, and the courts with strategic thinking across state, federal, and appellate venues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Active Illinois bar license.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals, business entities, and major credit grantors in complex commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, business torts, and enforcement actions.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Provide strategic pre-litigation counseling and risk assessment to minimize exposure and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Draft, review, and negotiate litigation-related documents, including demand letters, settlement agreements, and consent judgments.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney or Partner to join our Chicago office on a permanent, hybrid basis. The position involves representing individuals, business entities, and major credit grantors in complex commercial litigation and related proceedings.

Candidates should have 6+ years of experience, a proven ability to manage matters from complaint through resolution, strong courtroom presence, and an active Illinois bar license.