A leading law firm's Litigation & Enforcement practice is seeking mid-level to senior litigation associates for its New York office. The role centers on complex commercial and class action litigation, with opportunities to handle corporate governance and shareholder disputes, deal-related litigation, breach of contract, fraud, and other business torts.

The position serves public corporations, financial services and investment management firms, and private equity clients across a range of state and federal jurisdictions. Associates take substantial ownership of matters — managing complex cases, developing strategy, and working directly with clients — while mentoring and training junior associates.

This is a hands-on role for candidates who combine sophisticated litigation experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and sound independent judgment in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Three to seven years of sophisticated litigation experience at a law firm, ideally in complex commercial and class action matters
JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
Admitted to practice in New York
Proven ability to manage complex matters, draft persuasive pleadings, motions and briefs, and handle discovery
Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, hearings and trials, plus settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration
Strong client-advising, negotiation and advocacy skills; ability to manage multiple assignments to deadline
Comfortable using AI tools responsibly and ethically, with appropriate verification and confidentiality safeguards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and collaboratively, and of mentoring junior associates
Application requires a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample

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