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Position Summary:
We are currently looking for a mid-to-senior level associate with 4+ years of Commercial Litigation experience to join our New York, Washington DC, Boston, Miami or Chicago offices.

As well as excellent academic credentials, you should possess the analytical rigor to grasp the legal intricacies of complex, cross-border disputes, and the competitive spirit needed to thrive in the adversarial court arena. Given our practice's focus on oral and written advocacy, you should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flair for legal drafting, and an enthusiasm for the linguistic and technical challenge of constructing legal arguments. Additionally, this role requires an associate who can consistently provide support with understanding of distressed lenders and hedge funds. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in commercial litigation alongside expertise in finance and lending. Asset management or private debt and credit experience is a plus.

Committed and cooperative, you should enjoy working within large groups of lawyers and industry professionals, and demonstrate a willingness to do whatever it takes to contribute to your team's success. This collaborative mindset should be balanced by the independence of thought and action— an ability to proactively anticipate colleagues' needs, and to develop original solutions to their problems.

Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, you should be adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses that inform and strengthen your client's position. Strong organizational and time management skills will also be significant assets, enabling you to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work to tight deadlines.

Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by the opportunities to learn from colleagues our international offices and practices, and to keep developing your understanding of the evolving legal landscape.

Our Practice Area:
We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation, before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world. Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience in this field, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading financial institutions, largest corporations, sovereign governments, executives and directors. As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes, by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures.

As an associate joining our practice, you will be given responsibility for a wide range of important tasks for our firm's clients. Responsibilities will vary from matter to matter, but, generally speaking, we are seeking an associate with the experience, intelligence and proactive drive to serve as the lead associate on matters. In that role, the ideal candidate will supervise legal research, manage discovery, and play an important role in deposition discovery, expert witness preparation, and contested court hearings and trials, among other tasks. We are looking for a go-getter who can succeed within the context of a team of lawyers and support staff, and interact professionally with clients.

The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding—offering excellent opportunities for learning and development. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm's global network, with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Environment & Climate Change.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Develop litigation strategy for matters ranging from complex commercial litigation to private equity or hedge fund litigation
Advise clients, including multinational companies, public and private companies, funds, firms, partnerships and individuals in all types of litigation across a broad variety of industries
Draft briefs, memoranda, correspondence, examination outlines, and other documents for matters
Conduct legal research
Participate in and conduct witness interviews, client meetings, and negotiations
Analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy
Communicate with clients (via telephone, E-mail and in-person)
Provide direct assistance to partners and senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading clients

Qualifications:

4+ years of Commercial Litigation/law firm experience, with a focus on private equity and hedge fund litigation
Background in finance and/or lending
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
Commercial and business awareness
Outstanding communication skills
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Excellent drafting skills
Driven by professional growth
Strong professional presence
Client service focus
Team player
Strong judgment
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
Fluency in English
Admitted to the bar and in good standing

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