Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel

gpac; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule in Seattle

Competitive compensation & bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan & PTO

Sophisticated litigation matters

Job summary

gpac in Seattle seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel to lead complex matters with direct client contact, from strategy through trial. The role offers a hybrid schedule in Seattle, collaborative team, and substantial responsibility.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of complex litigation experience and active Washington State Bar membership, with a track record in state and federal matters, plus strong writing and advocacy skills to manage multiple high-stakes cases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of complex litigation experience.
• Active Washington State Bar membership.
• Experience handling litigations from inception to resolution.
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation matters from strategy through trial.
• Direct client communication and relationship management.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and mediation.
• Collaborate with a seasoned legal team in Seattle.
• Assist with case development and risk assessment.

Skills

Complex litigation

Client relations

Case strategy

Discovery & depositions

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Research & writing

Federal & state courts

Multitasking

Washington Bar

Job description

Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel | Seattle, WA | Hybrid

Confidential application process

A well-established Seattle law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel to join its litigation practice. This is an opportunity for an experienced attorney to take ownership of sophisticated matters, work directly with clients, and handle cases from early strategy through resolution and trial.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of complex litigation experience
• Active Washington State Bar membership
• Significant experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong commercial or business litigation background
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation
• Ability to independently develop case strategy and manage client relationships
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills
• Experience practicing in state and federal courts
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and competing deadlines

What's Offered

• Hybrid schedule in Seattle
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan and paid time off
• Sophisticated litigation matters with meaningful responsibility
• Collaborative and established legal team

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.