Closing Date: 24th February, 2027
Description:
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Commercial and Energy Disputes team in New York. The ideal candidate should have 3–6 years of experience in commercial litigation at a large firm, with general knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.The ideal candidate should possess exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to independently draft and manage sophisticated motions, briefs, and other substantive filings. Experience litigating matters in both the New York Commercial Division and the Southern District of New York (SDNY) is strongly preferred, along with a thorough command of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and federal procedural rules. Trial and/or arbitration experience is important, particularly experience serving in a substantive second-chair role or otherwise contributing directly to case strategy and courtroom proceedings.
Key Requirements:
- 3–6 years of experience as a commercial litigation lawyer at a large firm.
- General commercial litigation experience, including drafting briefs and other pleadings, handling discovery, and tackling complex factual and legal issues
- A self starter who wants second chair experience and the ability to grow a practice
- Prior trial or arbitration experience.
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- JD from an accredited law school; law review, journal participation, or other academic distinction preferred.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample, preferably a motion or brief.
Work Arrangement: This position follows a hybrid schedule, with employees expected to work from the New York office approximately two to three days per week.
Compensation & Location: New York office. Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full-time base salary for this position will range between $270,000–$410,000 per year. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
