Mid- to Senior-level Business Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: An esteemed law firm is seeking an experienced mid- to senior-level Business Litigation Attorney to join its globally recognized construction and engineering disputes practice. This role involves managing complex litigation matters, with a focus on construction, infrastructure, and energy disputes, within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate possesses extensive litigation experience, ideally with international arbitration, and demonstrates strong advocacy and leadership skills.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Lead litigation and arbitration teams in high-stakes construction and engineering disputes
• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation, particularly in construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors
• Develop case strategies to meet client goals, ensuring exceptional client service
• Oversee case documentation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Advocate effectively in court and arbitration settings, providing both written and oral representation
• Coordinate case progression, maintaining efficient communication with clients and team members

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally with international arbitration exposure
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy disputes
• Proven leadership skills in managing case strategy and legal teams
• Local bar admission for the relevant office location
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active bar license in the state of the chosen office location

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of client service commitment
• Ability to handle fast-paced caseloads and work within a team

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon application)
• Opportunities for career growth within a highly regarded global litigation practice

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.