Senior Litigation Attorney (8+ Years)

Phillips Lytle LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer

Flexible Spending Account Plan Options

10 Annual Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Phillips Lytle LLP in Chicago seeks a senior attorney with 8+ years of experience in products liability and/or complex commercial disputes. The role involves handling matters across state, federal, and arbitration forums, demonstrating strong writing, leadership, and client relationship skills.

The firm offers a flexible workplace, significant client contact, and mentorship in a collaborative environment with a focus on growth and inclusion. Salary range $200,000–$350,000 and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in products liability or complex commercial disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and maintain client relationships.
• Strong academic record and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Handle significant products liability and/or complex commercial disputes across state, federal, and arbitration forums.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to manage matters from strategy to resolution.

Skills

Products liability

Commercial disputes

Leadership

Mentorship

Client relationships

Job description

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Litigation Practice.

We are seeking enterprising candidates, ideally experienced at handling products liability and/or commercial disputes in state, federal and arbitration forums.

Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as financial services, environmental and land use, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.

The Litigation Practice Group seeks to hire a senior attorney (Chicago) with 8+ years of experience handling products liability and/or complex commercial disputes. Applicants should highlight their role on significant matters, the types of claims, and the industries with which they have experience. Applicants should have practical knowledge, leadership, collaborative and mentorship skills, as well as superior writing, analytical, and communication abilities. A strong academic record is preferred. Ideal candidates will have portable business and a demonstrated ability to originate and maintain strong client relationships.

We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and we welcome individuals who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.

Annual salary range for this position is $200,000-$350,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Benefits Include

• Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account Plan Options
• 10 Annual Holidays
• Paid Time Off

LOCATIONS

Chicago, Illinois, United States