Senior Associate / Counsel Commercial Litigation

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled Senior Associate or Counsel to join its team in King of Prussia, PA. This role is ideal for a litigator with over 10 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases, including shareholder disputes, contract issues, class actions, and business torts while enjoying a collegial and supportive work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Duties:

• Manage a broad range of commercial litigation cases, including shareholder disputes, contract issues, class actions, and business torts.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Participate in jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations, acting as lead counsel or second chair as necessary.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and work directly with them to develop case strategies.
• Handle all phases of motions practice and discovery processes.
• Represent clients in court hearings and conferences, ensuring effective presentation of legal arguments.
• Interface effectively with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals to drive the successful resolution of legal matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong expertise in handling shareholder disputes, contract disputes, class actions, and business torts.
• Excellent legal research skills, with proficiency in Westlaw.
• Experience in all phases of motions practice and discovery.
• Proven ability to participate in trials, arbitrations, and mediations (as lead counsel or second chair).
• Ability to work independently, manage complex cases, and interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Appellate experience is a plus, but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Skills:

• Superior research and writing abilities.
• Strong litigation skills, including experience in all phases of commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and colleague interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package (details not specified).
• Work-life balance with hybrid work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a collaborative, dynamic setting.

Founded nearly thirty years ago, this Pennsylvania law firm practices in areas of law including Arbitration, Commercial Contracts, Business Formation, Executive Compensation, Employment and more.