Commercial Disputes Associate

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: Competitive

Experience: 4–7 Years

Advert Code: MLB135

A leading global law firm is seeking a mid to senior-level Commercial Disputes Associate with approximately 4-7+ years of experience to join its Dallas office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes commercial litigation for a sophisticated national and international client base across a range of industries.

The successful candidate will take significant responsibility for matters from inception through resolution, working within lean case teams and developing direct relationships with clients. Counsel-level candidates may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Take significant responsibility for matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Handle motions to dismiss, summary judgment and evidentiary motions
• Manage key phases of discovery and case development
• Develop and execute litigation strategy
• Take a leading role within lean case teams
• Work directly with sophisticated national and international clients
• Collaborate closely with partners on high-stakes commercial disputes

Who You Are

• Approximately 4-7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Experience at a law firm of comparable caliber
• Strong experience across all phases of litigation
• Excellent case management skills
• Significant substantive motion practice experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical and advocacy skills
• Strategic and detail-oriented approach
• Comfortable assuming significant client responsibility
• Ability to operate effectively within lean, collaborative case teams
• Prior Department of Justice experience is a plus
• Counsel-level candidates may also be considered

Compensation

Competitive market compensation based on seniority and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package alongside strong professional development opportunities and the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a sophisticated commercial disputes practice.

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