Counsel / Junior Partner – Commercial Litigation- 3647566

Job Title: Counsel / Junior Partner – Commercial Litigation

Location: Tysons Corner, VA or Bethesda, MD

Salary/Payrate: DOE (Competitive Compensation + Origination
Credit)

Work Environment: Hybrid

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s Degree Required: Yes (J.D. Required)

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired.

Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Counsel or Junior Partner
to join its Commercial Litigation practice in either Tysons
Corner, Virginia or Bethesda, Maryland. This is an outstanding
opportunity for an accomplished litigator looking to grow an
existing practice within a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm.

The ideal candidate will have a portable book of business of
approximately $200,000 and a strong background handling
sophisticated commercial litigation matters. The firm is prepared
to supplement the candidate’s practice with existing work, making
this an attractive opportunity for someone seeking additional
platform support while continuing to expand their client base.

In addition to managing their own matters, the successful
candidate will oversee litigation handled by associates, provide
strategic guidance, and work closely with partners on complex
business disputes.

Key Responsibilities

* Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters from
inception through resolution.
* Develop litigation strategy, oversee discovery, motion
practice, depositions, mediation, trial preparation, and appeals
as needed.
* Manage and expand an existing client portfolio while fostering
long-term client relationships.
* Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, providing strategic
oversight and case management.
* Assume responsibility for existing firm matters and collaborate
with partners on complex litigation.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients on litigation
risk and dispute resolution.
* Participate in business development and cross-selling
opportunities across the firm’s practice groups.

Qualifications

* J.D. from an accredited law school.
* Active Bar admission in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of
Columbia (or ability to practice in the applicable jurisdiction).
* Significant experience handling sophisticated commercial
litigation matters.
* Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex
litigation.
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
* Excellent advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and client
management skills.
* Strong business development mindset with the ability to
cultivate and maintain client relationships.

Preferred Experience

* Portable book of business of approximately $200,000.
* Experience managing multiple complex commercial litigation
matters simultaneously.
* Leadership experience supervising associates and litigation
teams.
* Existing relationships within the regional business community
are a plus.
* Interest in growing a long-term practice within a collaborative
law firm.

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive compensation package based on experience and
portable business.
* Credit for originating and expanding client relationships.
* Existing firm work to supplement and support your practice.
* Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with a clear path
for continued growth.
* Opportunity to lead sophisticated commercial litigation matters
while mentoring the next generation of attorneys.