Senior Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of a docket of high-stakes disputes, guiding each matter through to resolution with minimal oversight. The role also involves coaching less experienced lawyers and supporting transactional review work.

What you'll do

• Take full ownership of complex disputes over secured lending and property, from intake through final resolution.
• Coach and supervise junior lawyers, reviewing their output and holding it to a high standard.
• Prepare court filings, written discovery and appellate papers for both state and federal courts.
• Represent clients at hearings and mediations and negotiate with opposing parties.
• Perform due diligence on the buying and selling of loan and mortgage assets.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 10 years of legal experience in real estate disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to run sophisticated matters independently without close supervision.
• Background in commercial disputes, especially lender remedies and collection actions.
• Admission to the New York bar.
• Track record of leading and reviewing the work of junior lawyers.
• Sharp analytical, drafting, advocacy and client-facing communication abilities.
• Familiarity with insolvency law.
• Capacity to honor client commitments in a flexible working arrangement.

Bonus points

• Admission to the New Jersey bar.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 300,000 to 450,000 per year
• Equity

Location and work model

• New York, NY, United States
• Hybrid, with a flexible in-office schedule
• Full-time