Commercial Litigation Partner

About the role

Join a respected Chicago law firm where you'll have the opportunity to lead sophisticated commercial litigation matters, expand your practice, and work alongside a collaborative team of experienced attorneys. This role offers a strong platform for business development, high-quality work, and a culture that values both professional success and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent businesses in contract disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, business torts, and other commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a strategic advisor to business clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Support the continued growth of the commercial litigation practice through business development and relationship management.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility for admission via waiver.
• 8+ years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience independently managing complex business disputes.

Nice to Have:

• Trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience.
• Experience handling shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, business tort litigation, and complex contract disputes.
• Demonstrated history of business development and client retention.

Partnership Levels: Non-Equity Partner generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $250,000+. Equity Partner generally targeted toward attorneys with a portable book of business of $750,000+. Attorneys with smaller books of business who possess strong commercial litigation experience and a demonstrated desire to grow their practice are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner.
• Strong business development support.
• Sophisticated matters and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance.

Pay

• Compensation generally ranging from $235,000 to $300,000+, depending on productivity, collections, and business origination.
• 15% origination compensation on collected revenue from originated business.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10,000 to $28,000.
• Two-year draw protection period for lateral Non-Equity Partner hires during practice integration.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid work arrangement.