Litigation Associate Attorney (5th–7th Year)

About the Role

Our client's nationally recognized Business Litigation practice group is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney (5th–7th year) to join its Boston office.

This role is ideal for a seasoned litigation associate with sophisticated experience handling complex commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, white collar matters, and internal investigations. Associates in this group work on high-stakes disputes and investigations for sophisticated corporate and institutional clients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong litigation fundamentals with strategic thinking, exceptional writing ability, and experience independently managing significant litigation workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in:

  • Complex commercial litigation

  • Shareholder and corporate governance disputes

  • White collar matters

  • Internal investigations

• Conduct legal research and draft:

  • Motions

  • Briefs

  • Investigation memoranda

  • Discovery-related filings

  • Case strategy materials

• Manage and oversee discovery, witness preparation, and litigation strategy support

• Coordinate and manage multiple active litigation matters simultaneously

• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams on sophisticated disputes and investigations

• Supervise and mentor junior associates and business professionals where appropriate

• Participate in strategic case development and client advisory matters

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of significant litigation experience

• Strong experience with:

  • Complex commercial litigation

  • Shareholder disputes

  • White collar matters

  • Internal investigations

• Experience practicing in the litigation department of a comparable law firm

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong project management and multitasking capabilities

• Experience overseeing junior associates and support staff preferred

• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Sophisticated commercial litigator with strong judgment and strategic thinking

• Comfortable managing complex matters with significant responsibility

• Exceptional writer with ability to produce high-quality work product under pressure

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-performance litigation environments

Preferred Background

Best-fit candidates likely come from:

• Am Law 100 litigation groups

• Chambers-ranked commercial litigation practices

• White collar and investigations groups at national firms

Strong target firms may include:

• Gibson Dunn

• WilmerHale

• Latham

• Kirkland

• Ropes & Gray

• Goodwin

• Skadden

• Sullivan & Cromwell

• Quinn Emanuel

• Paul Weiss