M&A Litigation Of Counsel

About the role

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Of Counsel to join its Business & Commercial Litigation practice across a number of US offices, based in New York, NY. This is a specialist opportunity for a senior litigator with significant experience handling disputes arising from M&A transactions, particularly post-closing indemnification and representations and warranties insurance disputes. The role offers substantial responsibility for sophisticated matters, direct client interaction and the opportunity to supervise junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex disputes arising from M&A transactions
• Advise on post-closing indemnification disputes
• Handle representations and warranties insurance disputes
• Analyse M&A transaction documents and contractual provisions
• Work with damages calculations and complex financial issues
• Develop case strategy and manage significant litigation workstreams
• Work closely with expert witnesses
• Lead fact development and assist with depositions
• Draft and review discovery responses, briefs, motions and memoranda
• Communicate directly with clients throughout matters
• Supervise and develop associates

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Significant experience with M&A post-closing indemnification disputes and/or representations and warranties insurance disputes
• Experience analysing M&A transaction documentation
• Experience working with damages calculations
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying

Skills

• Superior research, analytical and writing skills
• Strong project management and organizational abilities
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage competing demands and sophisticated matters with limited supervision

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and hybrid working arrangements, alongside significant client contact and senior-level responsibility within a sophisticated commercial disputes practice.

Pay

Salary Range: $400,000 – $525,000