Our client is seeking an experienced litigator to take a leading role in complex disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions. Based in Washington, this position combines client contact, case strategy, expert collaboration, and associate supervision in matters involving post-closing indemnity claims and representations and warranty insurance.
The Work
- Communicate directly with clients about dispute needs, case developments, and strategy, while coordinating the work required to advance matters.
- Develop case strategy for M&A post-closing indemnity disputes and representations and warranty insurance disputes.
- Assist with fact development and depositions, and collaborate with experts as cases progress.
- Draft and review discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda, delivering clear and timely written work product.
- Supervise associates and help manage priorities, deadlines, and the details of active matters.
- Apply knowledge of M&A transaction documentation and damages calculations to disputes arising from completed transactions.
What You Bring
- At least eight years of experience handling M&A post-closing indemnity disputes, representations and warranty insurance disputes, or both.
- Experience with M&A transaction documentation and damages calculations.
- A law license in good standing in the jurisdiction where you will practice; admission to the District of Columbia is required for this Washington position.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing capabilities, including experience preparing litigation briefs, motions, memoranda, and discovery responses.
- Ability to assist with fact development, depositions, and collaboration with experts.
- Experience communicating with clients and developing litigation strategy.
- Ability to supervise associates and manage competing priorities with careful attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and project-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Why Consider It
This role offers substantial client-facing work and case-strategy responsibility in disputes tied to M&A transactions, alongside the opportunity to supervise associates and collaborate with experts.
The stated hiring range is $400,000–$525,000 per year, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
The work arrangement requires regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.