Counsel (IP & Commercial Litigation)

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $160K – $180K

Experience: 5+ Years

Senior Litigation Associate / Counsel (IP & Commercial Litigation)

Headline Points

  • No billable hour target
  • Established workflow / clients to inherit
  • Flexible working arrangements

We are working with a growing boutique entertainment-focused litigation firm in New York to recruit a senior litigator (5+ years’ experience).

This is a compelling opportunity to join a high-quality practice handling a broad mix of intellectual property and commercial litigation matters, with a particular focus on disputes in the entertainment and media sectors.

The firm has developed a strong and consistent workflow and is seeking an additional senior lawyer to support its continued growth.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work closely with the founding partners on a range of complex and high-value disputes, while also benefiting from the autonomy to build and develop their own practice over time.

This role offers an attractive platform for attorneys seeking greater responsibility, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow client relationships within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Highlights

  • High-Quality Litigation Work: Broad mix of IP and commercial disputes, including copyright, trademark, and business litigation
  • Creative Industry Focus: Acting for clients across entertainment, media, fashion, and related sectors
  • Established Workflow: Strong pipeline of existing matters from day one
  • Platform to Build a Practice: Opportunity to originate work and develop a personal client base
  • Entrepreneurial Environment: High level of autonomy within a partner-led team
  • Flexible Structure: No formal billable hour target and flexible working arrangements
  • Direct Partner Access: Close collaboration and mentorship in both legal work and business development

Candidate Profile

  • 5+ years’ experience in commercial and/or IP litigation
  • Experience gained within a boutique, mid-sized, or relevant large law firm environment
  • Strong drafting, advocacy, and client management skills
  • Exposure to copyright, trademark, or broader commercial disputes
  • Interest in business development and building a practice
  • Admitted to practice in New York

Compensation

Base salary in the region of $160,000–$180,000, with additional upside linked to performance and business generation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigator seeking a more autonomous role within a growing boutique platform, while maintaining access to high-quality work and strong partner support.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact us directly.

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Posted 16 Apr 2026 by Nick Sankarsingh, Director · IP & Data Privacy

Salary:
$160K – $180K

Location:
New York

Discipline:
Intellectual Property

Job Code:
Senior Associate/Counsel (IP & Commercial Litigation)

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