Senior Attorney

About the firm

Client is a leading and growing construction, corporate and complex commercial litigation firm representing owners, developers, contractors and businesses in sophisticated business transactions and complex commercial litigation. We serve as trusted corporate counsel in complex, high-value litigation, arbitration and negotiation on contracts, business transactions, project development, payment claims, delay and disruption and license agreements. For decades, our attorneys have combined extensive industry experience with a strategic approach to resolving disputes, providing practical, decisive counsel focused on protecting our clients' business interests and achieving results. Client has a collegial, team focused environment with excellent benefits, health, dental and vision insurance; profit sharing and pension plan.

About the role

The ideal candidate has 6 to 10 years of substantive commercial litigation and transactional experience. The focus of the position is handling complex commercial disputes, construction litigation, and contract claims and must be capable of independently managing litigation from commencement through final resolution. This is a senior-level position for an attorney who can take ownership of matters, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively with clients, and develop and execute litigation strategy with appropriate autonomy.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) years of substantial commercial litigation experience in New York State Courts
• Meaningful experience with construction disputes and contract litigation
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases through all stages of litigation
• Strong deposition experience, including both taking and defending depositions
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong motion practice and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and practical judgment
• The ability to analyze complicated factual records and contractual relationships
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, responsive, and confident approach to client interaction and management

Responsibilities

• Independently handle all phases of commercial litigation and transactional case management
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts; analyze project records, financial records and other complex materials
• Assess, develop and execute winning litigation strategy from start to finish
• Analyze causes of action, draft pleadings: complaints, answers, counterclaims, cross-claims and third-party complaints
• Strategize and implement an aggressive discovery plan
• Conduct effective depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment motions and discovery motions
• Expertly handle court conferences and hearings and conduct oral argument on motions
• Analyze damages, exposure and settlement strategy, and negotiate resolutions
• Experienced at trials, mediation, arbitration and evidentiary hearing experience
• Direct case strategy, deadlines, discovery and compliance with court orders
• Advise clients on strategy, developments, risk, costs and potential outcomes throughout the matter

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance — Comprehensive coverage
• Pension & Profit-Sharing Plan — Firm-sponsored retirement benefits
• Performance-Based Bonuses — Bonuses based on performance and contributions
• Paid Time Off — Vacation, personal and sick time, and holidays
• Parental & Family Leave — Paid family leave
• Professional Development — CLE and professional development support
• Bar Dues & Professional Expenses — Firm-paid registration and approved expenses
• Career Growth — Advancement and practice-development opportunities
• Collegial Work Environment — Collaborative and professional firm culture