Legal Jobs in New York, NY

Prominent national firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for their expanding federal Workers' Compensation Defense practice. You will assist with litigating complex cases under the Defense Base Act (DBA). Prior Workers' Compensation or DBA experience is NOT required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers growth and a flexible work culture with fully remote/hybrid options. This role can be based in any of their NY Metro offices: NYC, Long Island or Westchester. Fully remote option is available.

Ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience, Civil or Criminal, either Plaintiffs' or Defense side and have prior experience in one or more of the following: Trial prep, court appearances, discovery, analyzing medical records, taken or assisted with depositions.

Responsibilities:

• File review and legal analysis of workers' compensation claims
• Regularly represent clients at depositions and hearings
• Manage cases from start to finish

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in any U.S. State
• 2-4 years' experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Base salary up to 140k (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Fully Remote/Hybrid

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Our client, a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a General Liability Associate to join their Philadelphia area team.

The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of general liability defense experience (auto, premises liability, etc.). This is a partnership track position.

During training, this position is hybrid remote (2 days on site per week). After training, there is potential for the position to be primarily or fully remote.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in NJ. PA admission is preferred but not required.

Competitive base salary 120k to 150k, bonus, matching 401k and benefits.

We represent a mission driven AI exploration company looking to hire a Corporate attorney with 8+ years of experience to support the head of tax on tax restructurings. Experience with "STEP" plans is required. We are looking for someone with strong drafting skills who has experience with tax aspects of acquisitions, dealing directly with Boards on the tax Board Resolutions, contribution agreements, supporting treasury, etc. Candidate must have strong corporate governance.

Ideal candidate will have major law firm experience AND sophisticated in-House legal experience with a complex Corporation with many domestic and international subsidiaries.

This is a fully remote opportunity with a preference for someone on the East Coast but open to all US locations.

Responsibilities

• Additional experience with Corporate Governance/Board Resolutions is a plus.
• Attorney needs to know how to get approval for tax restructuring.
• Someone who understands tax restructuring as part of a corporate transaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of law firm and in-house legal experience.

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm, is seeking an attorney to join their Northern NJ team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of general liability or related experience.

This position is hybrid remote and partnership track position.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in NJ and NY.

Competitive base salary 130k to 170k, bonus and benefits.

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Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a medical malpractice attorney to join their Cherry Hill, NJ team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 30+ years of medical malpractice or civil defense litigation experience.

In this position, the attorney will manage their own case files. Trial experience is welcome but not required.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 95k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Associate Attorney with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, should be a highly skilled writer, highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities

• 2-5 years of continuous, specific, and verifiable Mergers & Acquisitions experience.
• Experience in joint ventures and capital raises with a preference if such experience is within the commercial real estate industry.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating merger agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, letters of intent and related agreements.
• Ensuring all appropriate internal stakeholders and functional partners are engaged in reviewing and mitigating transaction risks, and that all transactions are executed in accordance with all applicable procedures and policies.
• Providing regular reports on deal status - including regulatory approvals, key issues, and external legal expense.
• Ability to advise emerging and growth companies with corporate formations, corporate governance matters, capital raising and restructurings.
• Aid sellers, management teams, and buyers in mergers and acquisitions and complex transactions by drafting transaction documents, communicating with interested parties, and coordinating organized closings.
• Conducting due diligence reviews.
• Review, revise, and negotiate multiple commercial contracts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals.
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the state of Rhode Island is a must.
• Must be in the Providence, RI area or willing to commute to Providence office.
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
• Organization and time management skills.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Maxwell Brooks is working with a sophisticated Construction Law group of a Manhattan law firm that is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team.

This role will provide immediate hands-on experience with complex construction law disputes in state and federal courts with exposure to construction transactions. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by distinguished Construction Law attorneys who are genuinely dedicated to the Associate's professional growth. Both the team and law firm are truly collegial and supportive and respectful of your personal time. Competitive compensation with great benefits, as well!

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 8 years of commercial construction litigation (not NY Labor Law) experience handling matters such as mechanic's liens, delay and breach of contract claims, among others. Experience with construction agreements is a plus. Strong research and writing skills are highly preferred. Must be admitted to practice in New York.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Our client, a prominent general practice law firm, is seeking a Professional Liability Partner to join their Long Island team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional liability defense experience. Legal malpractice defense is preferred but not required. This position will include representation of various industries.

This position can be hybrid remote. Portables are welcome but not required.

Competitive base salary 175k to 250k+, bonus and benefits.

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Our client, a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a Team Lead to join their Westchester County, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of general liability or insurance defense related experience as well as experience leading/training other attorneys.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in NY.

Competitive base salary 160k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working directly with the namesake partner of a NYC based full-service boutique law firm who is seeking mid to senior level real estate talent. Details below:

· Real estate is the most robust practice of this firm

· The firm has strategically grown in the past two years in areas of real estate leasing, finance, joint ventures, acquisitions, and dispositions

· This firm spirits entrepreneurial efforts with business development and marketing teams to support same

· This firm offers on-going skill development at their University (engaging courses taught by partners, attended by clients, allowing for more face-to-face interaction)

· This firm is open to alternative work arrangements, ie. abridged hours

· This firm operates on a hybrid in-office schedule

· 1850 billables

· Cravath pay scale

JD and NY bar required.

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Real Estate Attorney-Finance

Top real estate-oriented law firm located in midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney for a finance-oriented associate or Counsel position.

The right individual has 4+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience with an emphasis on lenders side finance (mortgages, mezzanine finance, etc.) including work with developers and private equity lenders in a NYC and nationwide practice.

Bridge loan work is a plus! This is a well-paying position with a realistic path to equity.

Salary in the $225K-$350K range.

Please send resume for discrete consideration.

Appellate Litigation Attorney – Hybrid | Full-Time

Location: New York City (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)

Salary: Starting at $130,000 - $180,000 (commensurate with experience)

A well-established and respected New York City law firm is seeking a talented attorney to join our growing Appellate Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about legal writing, appellate advocacy, and contributing to high-level litigation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and argue appellate briefs and dispositive motions across a range of practice areas, including labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle, trucking, and general liability.

• Support the firm’s litigation teams by providing legal analysis and strategic input on complex matters.

• Collaborate closely with experienced appellate practitioners and litigators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Judicial clerkship experience and/or a strong legal writing background.

• Prior experience in the areas of labor law, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking, or general liability.

• Admission to the New York Bar (New Jersey admission is a plus).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary starting at $130,000+ (flexible based on experience).

• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work arrangements.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.

• In-house CLE opportunities and ongoing professional development.

• Quarterly bonus potential and clear paths for advancement.

Prominent national law firm is expanding and seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their growing Red Bank, New Jersey office. Option to work fully remote or hybrid.

Ideal candidate will have 3-10+ years of experience in ANY of these practice areas: General Liability, Construction Defect, NY Labor Law, Transportation, Coverage, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Habitability, Tort, Professional Liability, Municipal, Medical Malpractice, Auto, Product Liability, Civil Litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases

• Handle cases from inception to conclusion

• Take and defend depositions

• Make court appearances

• Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery

Qualifications:

• 3-10+ years of litigation experience

• Licensed to practice and in good standing in NY.

• Trial and or trial prep experience

Base salary up to 210k + Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package+ Fully Remote or Hybrid

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Our client, a top financial company with offices in NYC, is seeking a temporary Senior Managing Counsel/Finance Contract Attorney for its team on a hybrid basis. (4x per week)

This role will support our client's Fixed Income and Equities (FIEQ) institutional sales and trading businesses. A successful candidate will work closely with senior business managers involved in an array of broker-dealer and bank services including institutional trading of equity and fixed income securities, ETFs, equity and debt capital markets, municipal securities offerings, and outsourced trading.

Experience in the prime brokerage space would be very helpful.

This role is located in Pittsburgh PA, Lake Mary FL or New York NY.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Providing advice and assistance to business, Credit, Risk and Compliance partners concerning legal, regulatory and reputational issues arising from FIEQ businesses.
• Advising on new markets, new product and service development, and strategic business initiatives.
• Working closely with business managers and company control functions (Compliance, Credit, Risk, Legal) to ensure understanding of the bank's regulatory and contractual obligations;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts and other documents;
• Monitoring, interpreting and communicating on proposed regulations and their application to the business;
• Overseeing and managing the retention of outside counsel on business initiatives and other matters; and
• Maintaining an understanding of global regulatory issues impacting the business through engagement with APAC and EMEA colleagues.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Law degree (J.D.) and licensed to practice law in New York Pennsylvania or Florida
• Minimum 12 years of experience at a law firm and/or large financial institution covering fixed income and equity sales and trading activities
• Experience with industry standard trading agreements
• Knowledge of current regulatory issues impacting institutional sales and trading and capital markets businesses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts

An ideal candidate has trading desk support, ETF experience, Muni experience, market trade experience, familiarity with the 33/34 act, and familiarity with FINRA.

Comp - $100/hour+ depending on experience

Land Use, Zoning & Redevelopment Associate — Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW)

Location: Newark, NJ (One Gateway)

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is one of the nation’s fastest‑growing commercial real estate law firms. Based in Newark, MSW represents many of the region’s leading developers, institutions, and investors in connection with some of New Jersey’s most complex and high‑profile development projects.

We are seeking a highly motivated Land Use, Zoning & Redevelopment Associate to join our Newark headquarters office and support one of the state’s most active and sophisticated land use practices.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, institutions, and property owners in connection with land use, zoning, and redevelopment matters throughout New Jersey.
• Prepare and present applications before municipal planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment, and other governmental bodies.
• Draft and negotiate redevelopment agreements, financial agreements (PILOTs), easements, and related development documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on zoning, redevelopment, and municipal law issues.
• Manage due diligence related to site development, including review of zoning ordinances, redevelopment plans, title, survey, and environmental materials.
• Support senior attorneys in connection with complex approvals, incentive-driven projects, and large-scale redevelopment efforts.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (New York and/or Pennsylvania admission a plus).
• 2–5 years of experience in land use, zoning, redevelopment, or related municipal/real estate work in a law firm or government setting.
• Strong writing, research, and presentation skills, with the ability to appear before boards and interact with municipal officials.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in urban development, municipal law, and New Jersey’s redevelopment framework.

Why Join MSW

MSW offers the opportunity to work on some of the most transformative development projects in New Jersey. Our Land Use, Zoning & Redevelopment Group is deeply involved in shaping the region’s built environment, and associates gain hands‑on experience, direct client exposure, and a clear path for professional growth. The firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial culture provides a platform for attorneys who want to build a meaningful career centered around real estate development.

Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability attorney to join their Cherry Hill, NJ team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 30+ years of general liability or insurance defense experience.

In this position, the attorney will manage their own case files. Trial experience is welcome but not required.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 95k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

Premier NYC Real Estate Group Seeking Experienced Leasing Attorney

We are working directly with a top-tier New York City real estate group to identify a seasoned leasing attorney for their team.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least six (6) years of experience at a reputable law firm
• Strong background in commercial leasing, including retail, office, and industrial transactions in NYC and nationwide
• NY Bar admission and relevant experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a midsize firm and work with highly sophisticated clients on both the landlord and tenant side.

All inquiries are strictly confidential. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter to discuss full details.

Our client, a leading construction and design practice, is seeking an experienced Construction Associate to join its active and well established group. This role centers on the drafting and negotiation of construction agreements supporting active development projects for owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals. The associate will work directly with the group co-chairs and other lawyers across matters and will play a central role in drafting agreements and negotiating project contracts with clients and counterparties.

The group advises on commercial, residential, and mixed use developments. The associate will take primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating access agreements, development agreements, AIA documents, design-build agreements, site logistics agreements, and other project-specific construction contracts governing active projects. The work focuses on structuring projects at the outset and negotiating agreements that allocate risk and guide projects through development and completion.

For a senior associate who wants to continue doing serious work while building long term credibility within a respected construction practice, this role represents a strong professional opportunity. Compensation includes salary ($255K to $275K) plus generous hours based bonus and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates should have 6 or more years of substantive construction transactional experience within a boutique, mid-size, or large firm environment, with significant hands-on drafting and negotiation experience involving construction and development agreements. Strong writing ability, sound judgment, and the ability to engage directly with clients are essential. Admission in good standing in New York is required.

**J. Sheppard Associates represents Rising Associates, Lateral Partners and Top Law Firms**

-        At least a BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Science

-        Registration to practice before the USPTO

-        3+ years of experience with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, including reviewing search results and providing opinions on patentability, responding to office actions and filing appeals;

-        3+ years of patent litigation experience including direct experience with the following:

            drafting and responding to pleadings;

                    preparing infringement and invalidity claim charts/contentions;

                    conducting depositions

                    Markman/claim construction proceedings;

                    expert discovery and working with expert witnesses/reports

                    managing complex discovery requests;

-        Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills;

-        Strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, and timeliness in responding to requests and clients.

-        The following would be a plus, but not necessary:

                    ITC experience;

                    IPR experience;

                Appeals before the Federal Circuit; 

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Prestigious Manhattan law firm with a large L&E practice group is looking to add a junior to mid-level employment attorney to their growing practice.

The right candidate has 2-5+ years’ law firm experience with a mix of management-side litigation and counseling experience, including court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, drafting employee handbooks, etc.

Prior traditional labor experience representing management vs.

unions is a plus, but not necessary.

Firm offers good client contact, hands-on work, mentoring by senior partners and a solid path to upward mobility.

Hybrid work schedule, salary in the $150K-$250K+ range.

Please send resume for immediate consideration.