Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A well-established, full-service New York law firm is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its sophisticated financial services, restructuring, and bankruptcy practice.

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Salary: $145,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

Commercial Litigation Associate

Long Island, NY | Hybrid | $145K–$185K + Bonus

A highly regarded, full-service New York law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its growing business litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator looking for meaningful responsibility, direct partner and client exposure, sophisticated matters, and long-term advancement within a collaborative midsize platform.

The Work

The associate will handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes, which may include:

Contract and business disputes
Shareholder and partnership litigation
Trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters
Restrictive covenant and employment disputes
Construction and real estate litigation
Antitrust and unfair business practice matters
Securities-related disputes
Insurance coverage matters
Article 78 proceedings
Arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution

Associates will have the opportunity to take substantive ownership over matters rather than operating within a narrowly siloed litigation role.

Why join us?

Why Consider It?
Sophisticated commercial litigation without a traditional BigLaw environment
Direct access to partners and clients
Meaningful case responsibility
Clear opportunities for professional growth
Performance-based bonus potential
Business origination compensation
Strong benefits package
Hybrid flexibility with one remote day per week, subject to business needs
Compensation

Base Salary: $145,000–$185,000

Final compensation will depend on experience, credentials, and relevant skill set.

Job Details

Ideal Background
3+ years of litigation experience, preferably commercial/business litigation
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and substantive legal memoranda
Experience managing discovery and conducting or defending depositions
Court appearance experience
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Strong academic credentials
Law Review and/or Moot Court experience is a plus
New York Bar admission required
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

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