Business Litigation Counsel - New York

Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Counsel-track attorney to join its Business Litigation Practice in New York. This off-track counsel role offers a reduced billable hour requirement and is ideal for attorneys seeking sophisticated litigation work without a partner-track path.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience representing companies and/or financial institutions in single-plaintiff litigation

• Strong preference for experience with consumer loan litigation, including loan agreements and modifications, contracts, wrongful foreclosure, and mortgage-related disputes

• Experience appearing in New York state and federal courts strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of civil procedure

• Experience taking and defending depositions and drafting pleadings

• Active New York Bar license required; New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware licensure is a plus

• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills

Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this position in New York is $235,000–$290,000 annually.

This is a strong opportunity for litigators seeking high-level work in a flexible counsel-track role.