Our client is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Business and Commercial litigation practice in Short Hills, New Jersey. This role centers on M&A post-closing indemnity and representations and warranty insurance disputes, bringing transaction documentation and damages analysis directly into the work.
The Work
- Handle substantive work on M&A post-closing indemnity disputes, analyzing the issues that arise after a transaction closes.
- Work on disputes involving representations and warranty insurance, applying knowledge of the coverage context and the underlying M&A transaction.
- Use M&A transaction documentation to inform the analysis of post-closing disputes and related claims.
- Assess damages calculations in connection with M&A disputes.
- Communicate effectively and responsively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties while delivering accurate, high-quality work on deadline.
What You Bring
- At least six years of relevant experience, with a background in M&A post-closing indemnity disputes and/or representations and warranty insurance disputes.
- Experience working with M&A transaction documentation.
- Experience with damages calculations.
- Admission to practice in New Jersey.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound responsiveness, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
Why Consider It
This senior-level opportunity focuses on a defined area of business and commercial litigation, combining M&A transaction documentation with post-closing dispute and damages work.
The stated hiring range is $275,000-$425,000 per year, depending on geographic market and individual qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The package includes medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k); the work arrangement calls for regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
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.