Our client is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to take a leading role in complex post-closing deal disputes in New York City. This opportunity combines client contact, case-strategy development, expert collaboration, and supervision of associates within a Business and Commercial litigation practice.
The Work
- Develop case strategy for post-closing M&A indemnity and representations and warranty insurance disputes, helping guide matters through key litigation phases.
- Communicate with clients about case developments and work with them on the needs and direction of their disputes.
- Collaborate with experts and contribute to damages analysis, including matters involving M&A transaction documentation and damages calculations.
- Lead fact development and assist with depositions, helping build the evidentiary record for the case.
- Review and draft discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda, applying strong analytical and writing skills to litigation work product.
- Supervise associates and coordinate work across case teams while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
What You Bring
- At least eight years of litigation experience involving M&A post-closing indemnity disputes, representations and warranty insurance disputes, or both.
- Experience with M&A transaction documentation and damages calculations.
- Admission to practice in New York, the jurisdiction for this position.
- Demonstrated ability to develop litigation strategy and handle substantive case responsibilities.
- Experience drafting or reviewing discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Effective client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong project management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple demands.
Why Consider It
The role offers substantial involvement in specialized post-closing deal disputes, direct client communication, case-strategy responsibility, expert collaboration, and the opportunity to supervise associates.
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); the work arrangement includes 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.