Remote Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (NYC)

Remote Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (Associate)

Overview

A small, sophisticated litigation team (six attorneys) is seeking a Remote Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to join a confidential practice handling complex business disputes. This is an associate-level role suited to a seasoned commercial litigator who can independently manage matters, develop case strategy, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a fully remote environment. The ideal start date is immediately (targeting October 2026).

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Develop and execute case strategy, including evaluation of claims/defenses, risk assessment, and settlement positioning.

• Lead motion practice, including drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.

• Conduct and manage discovery, including written discovery, document review/production strategy, and discovery motion practice.

• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for deposition and hearing testimony.

• Handle arbitration matters and related advocacy, including evidentiary hearings.

• Support trial preparation and courtroom advocacy; first-chair opportunities may be available based on experience.

• Negotiate with opposing counsel and advance matters efficiently toward favorable outcomes.

• Maintain exceptional client communication and relationship management, providing clear guidance and timely updates.

• Operate effectively in a remote setting using technology to collaborate, communicate, and manage matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Admission to the New York Bar.

• 8+ years of substantial commercial litigation experience, including significant experience handling complex business disputes.

• Strong background in motion practice, discovery, depositions, negotiation, and overall case strategy.

• Meaningful courtroom, arbitration, evidentiary hearing, and/or trial experience (first-chair trial experience strongly preferred).

• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

• Strong judgment and ability to independently manage and advance sophisticated matters.

• Exceptional client communication and relationship-management skills.

• Highly organized, responsive, and accountable.

• Comfort with legal technology and remote collaboration tools; ability to thrive remotely through proactive communication and consistent follow-through.

Highly Desirable / Preferred

• Experience with partnership, shareholder, ownership, fiduciary duty, or business divorce disputes.

• Trial law experience.

• Admission in New Jersey and/or Florida.

Growth Opportunities

• Work directly with the Managing Partner.

• Leadership growth opportunities.

• Business development training and opportunities, including potential sponsorship.

Billable Expectations

• Target billable hours: 1,680.

Compensation

• Base salary: $175,000–$225,000.

• Additional compensation:

• Quarterly performance bonus based on paid billable hours in excess of the minimum billable requirement (annual bonus range $15,000–$60,000; schedule available upon request).

• Origination credit.

Benefits

• Healthcare

• Dental

• Vision

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• 401(k)

Interview Process

• Recruiter screen

• COO screen (remote)

• Managing Partner interview (remote)

• Written assessment and/or writing samples

• Final team conversation, including a short (15-minute) meeting with 1–2 team members (remote or in person)

Confidential search. Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples and/or complete a written assessment as part of the selection process.