Senior Litigation Associate

Job Title: Senior Litigation Associate Department: Dispute Resolution & Compliance Location: New York, New York (Midtown) Job Type: Full-time, Four days in the office Compensation: $230,000 - $300,000 per year, discretionary bonus About the Firm:A top-tier international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate to join its Dispute Resolution & Compliance team in Manhattan. This is an opportunity to work on high-stakes, complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes in a collaborative environment.Position Overview:The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of litigation experience with a strong background in complex commercial disputes. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and briefs, managing document discovery, conducting depositions, handling discovery disputes, motions practice and in court argument, and participating in pre-trial and trial proceedings. This role offers direct Senior Partner and client interaction, requiring a high level of professionalism and strong communication skills.Key Responsibilities:Supervise and mentor junior associatesCollaborate with cross-border teams to resolve complex legal issuesDraft memoranda, pleadings, and client correspondenceManage document discovery, including review and productionTake and defend depositionsMotions practice, including hearingsLead pre-trial preparation effortsParticipate in trial proceedingsQualifications & Requirements:J.D. from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive Bar admission; admission to the State Bar of New York is a plus5-7+ years of experience handling complex litigation mattersStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with partners and clientsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under pressureHighly organized with strong attention to detailEffective team player with a problem-solving mindsetPrior experience with Harvey a plusJudicial clerkship experience is a plusWhy Join Us?Work on high-profile, complex cases with a global impactFour days in officeCollaborative, high-caliber team of legal professionalsIf you are a results-driven litigation attorney looking to advance your career in a dynamic international law firm, we encourage you to apply.