Commercial Litigation · 3–5 Years · MA Bar Required
The hardest phase of a commercial litigation career is the three-to-five-year window, where associates often find themselves trapped in document review or permanent second-chair status. We are representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level associate for their Boston office who is ready to move past the back-office drafting and step into a role defined by active file management and real professional growth. If you are looking for a platform where you can actually argue the motions you write and interface directly with clients, this position offers that structural step up.
This role spans a diverse portfolio of general commercial litigation across both Massachusetts state and federal courts. Instead of being siloed into a single narrow niche, you will handle complex contract disputes, corporate governance conflicts, and high-stakes business torts. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of a case: drafting and responding to initial pleadings, managing sophisticated discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions in court. Additionally, you will play a key role in advising corporate clients on risk management strategies to resolve disputes before they reach the courtroom.
You are a commercial litigator with three to five years of experience, ideally coming from a large or sophisticated mid-sized law firm environment. You have a proven academic record and possess the sharp research and writing skills necessary to handle complex motion practice.
You will join a top-tier national firm that deliberately maintains an entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy environment in its regional offices. The firm is recognized for its structured associate development plan, ensuring that mid-levels are not left to drift but are actively mentored toward partnership. You will have access to the deep infrastructure and cross-selling power of a major national network while working within a collegiate, close-knit Boston team that values commercial pragmatism over face-time.
Boston's legal market is thriving, driven by massive growth in tech, life sciences, healthcare, and higher education. Litigating here means handling sophisticated, cutting-edge corporate disputes without the hyper-commoditized, high-turnover environment found in some larger markets. It is an ideal city to build a long-term, visible practice where your reputation in the local bar genuinely matters.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $245,000, dependent on your class year, depth of experience, and credentials. The firm also provides a comprehensive market-standard benefits package representative of a premier national law firm tier, including:
This search is being conducted with strict confidentiality. If you are assessing your options or simply curious about where your experience sits in the current Boston market, we invite you to a low-friction conversation. Your identity, resume, and current employment status will never be shared with the hiring firm—or any third party—without your explicit, advance permission.
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