Friedman Williams
Commercial Litigation Attorney (10+ years’ experience) Roseland NJ
Job ID: 20923
Friedman Williams is working with an established, full-service New Jersey law firm seeking a Senior Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney with approximately 10+ years of experience to join its expanding litigation practice. This opportunity offers significant responsibility for sophisticated business disputes, direct client interaction, and the ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution.
The firm’s litigation practice represents businesses, executives, and other commercial clients in a broad range of disputes, including contract litigation, restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, partnership and LLC disputes, unfair competition claims, and Chancery Division proceedings. The incoming attorney will play a substantive role in developing litigation strategy, managing cases, appearing in court, and supervising junior attorneys while collaborating with experienced litigation partners.
Responsibilities:
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Independently manage complex business and commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, settlement, or other resolution.
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Represent clients in contract disputes, vendor agreement litigation, restrictive covenant matters, trade secret litigation, unfair competition claims, and partnership and LLC disputes.
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Handle Chancery Division proceedings, including orders to show cause, emergent applications, and other requests for equitable relief.
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Develop case strategy and oversee all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
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Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents in New Jersey state and federal courts.
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Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
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Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals throughout the litigation process.
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Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support professionals.
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Assist with construction-related litigation and contract review or negotiation matters as appropriate.
Qualifications:
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Approximately 10+ years of substantive business and commercial litigation experience, with flexibility for qualified candidates with 710 years of experience.
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Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation.
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Significant experience with contract disputes, business torts, partnership and LLC disputes, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, or Chancery Division litigation.
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Experience handling emergent applications and equitable relief proceedings is highly desirable.
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New Jersey Bar admission required; New York Bar admission is a plus.
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Trial experience strongly preferred.
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Construction litigation experience, including contract review and negotiation, is a plus.
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Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
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Strong organizational and case-management capabilities, with the ability to supervise junior attorneys and work collaboratively with litigation partners.
Compensation & Additional Details:
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Base salary of approximately $190,000$210,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Discretionary performance and origination bonuses.
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Hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and one remote day per week.
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Annual billable-hour target of approximately 1,800 hours.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; 401(k) participation; and paid time off.
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Opportunity to independently manage sophisticated commercial disputes, maintain direct client relationships, and contribute to an established and expanding litigation practice.
This position is well suited for an experienced commercial litigator seeking substantial case ownership, meaningful courtroom responsibility, and the opportunity to work on complex business disputes within a collaborative, full-service law firm environment.
For additional details, contact Sarah Latham at slatham@friedmanwilliams.com