Our client is seeking an experienced litigator to handle complex disputes arising after mergers and acquisitions. This Miami opportunity combines sophisticated contract and insurance issues with direct client engagement, case-strategy development, and meaningful responsibility for guiding associates and litigation work.
The Work
- Develop case strategy for post-closing M&A indemnity disputes and representations and warranty insurance disputes, applying an understanding of the underlying transaction documents and damages issues.
- Communicate with clients throughout matters, helping develop facts, evaluate issues, and advance litigation objectives.
- Collaborate with experts and contribute to damages analysis and the development of evidentiary support for disputed claims.
- Lead and assist with fact development, including preparing for and conducting depositions.
- Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda with attention to persuasive analysis and accurate, timely work product.
- Supervise associates and coordinate litigation work while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
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.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing capabilities.
- Experience developing litigation strategy and working through fact development, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, experts, and other third parties.
- Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively on a team.
- Strong project-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple demands.
- Admission to practice in Florida.
Why Consider It
This role offers a substantial platform for an experienced disputes lawyer to shape strategy in complex matters at the intersection of M&A agreements and representations and warranty insurance.
The work includes direct client communication, expert collaboration, associate supervision, and hands-on responsibility for fact development and written advocacy.
The stated annual hiring range is $400,000–$525,000, depending on geographic market and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k), with regular in-office presence and 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.