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Senior Associate litigator

· Job Posted March 01, 2026
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The firm is now seeking a Senior Associate litigator to step into a high-responsibility role working directly with partners on complex and demanding matters. This is not a volume-driven role. It is suited for a lawyer who takes true ownership of matters, is comfortable operating with significant autonomy, can manage sophisticated issues with minimal oversight, and has the flexibility to accommodate long hours when matters require it. This role offers direct partner access, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to be a core contributor on matters typically handled at the top of the market.

Job Responsibility

  • Work directly with partners on complex and demanding matters
  • Takes true ownership of matters
  • Operate with significant autonomy
  • Manage sophisticated issues with minimal oversight
  • Accommodate long hours when matters require it
  • Work across a broad range of high-level disputes including: Complex commercial litigation
  • Business and shareholder disputes
  • Securities and fraud matters
  • International arbitration
  • IP disputes
  • Class actions
  • Antitrust litigation

Requirements

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 7+ years of experience in complex litigation

Nice to have

  • Background at an Am Law 100 or similarly sophisticated firm
  • Experience running key components of matters independently
  • Comfort interfacing directly with clients
  • Ability to manage fast-moving, high-pressure matters
  • Ownership mentality
  • Sound judgment and business sense
  • Responsiveness and reliability
  • Flexibility when urgent matters demand additional time

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)-retirement program

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