Description:

The Opportunity:
We're hiring a Managing Attorney for our Commercial and Business Litigation Practice, with a focus on partnership disputes and business divorces. This fully remote role combines leadership responsibility with active litigation practice.

As Managing Attorney, you will serve as lead counsel on sophisticated matters while also managing and supervising Senior Associates and Associates. You will provide strategic direction, ensure quality and consistency of work across cases, and help develop the next generation of litigation talent within the firm.

You'll work directly with founders, executives, and businesses navigating high-stakes disputes. This role is ideal for a trial-ready litigator who thrives on complex cases, enjoys mentoring other attorneys, and is looking to play a central leadership role in a growing boutique firm.

What You'll Do:

Serve as lead counsel on complex commercial litigation matters, with a focus on partnership disputes and business divorces
Maintain primary responsibility for your own active caseload from intake through resolution
Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with client objectives and firm standards
Manage and supervise Senior Associates and Associates, providing strategic guidance, oversight, and feedback across matters
Review pleadings, motions, discovery, and work product to ensure quality, consistency, and strategic alignment
Delegate appropriately while maintaining accountability for overall case direction and outcomes
Handle all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and negotiations
Provide direct, strategic, and practical counsel to business clients
Collaborate with firm leadership on case strategy, staffing, and practice group development
Contribute to attorney development through mentorship, coaching, and training
Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with clients, colleagues, and the courts
Support firm growth through leadership, operational discipline, and commitment to excellence

Who You Are:

Minimum of 15 years of litigation experience, with a strong track record in business disputes
Trial-ready, with experience trying at least 5 cases and conducting 40 or more substantive depositions
Demonstrated experience managing or supervising other attorneys, with the ability to provide clear strategic direction and mentorship
Highly skilled in motion practice, oral advocacy, and case strategy
Experienced in handling complex partnership disputes with strategic toughness and diplomacy
Licensed to practice in New York (admission in Florida is a plus)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable, with exceptional time management skills
Adept with technology and proficient in case management systems
Self-motivated and highly accountable, with the ability to manage both independent caseload and supervisory responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Committed to delivering client-focused, business-minded legal solutions

Why join us:
At PLG, you'll be part of a team that values clear communication, accountability, and professionalism. We support our attorneys with collaborative problem-solving, open dialogue about strategy, and a commitment to excellent client service. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of significant matters and grow into a leadership role within the firm based on performance and impact.