Commercial Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to become an integral part of our client's firm, working closely with clients, partners, and other attorneys to provide counsel, draft legal documents, and contribute to the successful execution of client transactions. You will also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex commercial litigation, making a meaningful impact on our clients’ legal needs. Those drawn to strategic thinking, negotiation, debate, and advocacy, will find this a rewarding role. Our client also offers rich opportunities for entrepreneurial attorneys to grow their own book of business, utilizing the expertise of our dedicated business development team.

Responsibilities:

• Litigation Support: Manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution. Collaborate with senior partners to develop litigation strategies. Communicate with and represent clients in conferences, hearings, trials, arbitrations.
• Client Counseling: Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on a wide range of corporate matters such as labor and employment, compliance/governance, contract negotiation, and more, helping to mitigate clients’ risk by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Document Drafting: Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Due Diligence and Legal Research: Conduct due diligence reviews and assessments to identify potential legal issues and risks. Stay current on relevant legal developments and conduct research to support client matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in NJ, NY or PA.
• Courtroom experience (1st chair)
• Litigation experience (both Federal and state) in a reputable law firm
• Complex commercial litigation for businesses related:

1. Employment and labor
2. Dissolution
3. Breach of contract
4. M&A (nice to have)
5. Defending a manufacturer against disputes or claims stemming from a product allegedly causing injury

Company Description

About The Rockridge Group:

TRG is a privately held Limited Liability Company committed to connecting businesses with job seekers. We deliver high quality contingent personnel to our clients using our 3-step collaborative engagement model:
Collaborate. We partner with you to understand the unique needs of your business before we propose a solution.
Strategize. Based on your goals and staffing challenges, we develop high impact solutions designed for your industry.
Engage. We work with your team before, during, and after every engagement to deliver 100% satisfaction.
With over ten (10) years experience in the resource solutions sector, principals Greg Donner [link to bio] and Ronald Lom [link to bio] leverage the power of strategic partnership to create a powerful staffing model that improves your quality of hire.

Company Description

About The Rockridge Group:\r\n\r\nTRG is a privately held Limited Liability Company committed to connecting businesses with job seekers. We deliver high quality contingent personnel to our clients using our 3-step collaborative engagement model:\r\nCollaborate. We partner with you to understand the unique needs of your business before we propose a solution.\r\nStrategize. Based on your goals and staffing challenges, we develop high impact solutions designed for your industry.\r\nEngage. We work with your team before, during, and after every engagement to deliver 100% satisfaction.\r\nWith over ten (10) years experience in the resource solutions sector, principals Greg Donner [link to bio] and Ronald Lom [link to bio] leverage the power of strategic partnership to create a powerful staffing model that improves your quality of hire.