Real Estate Litigation Attorney — Owner-Side Strategic Disputes Platform

A well-established New York City real estate litigation platform is expanding its disputes team and seeking a senior litigator with meaningful courtroom experience representing property owners, developers, and managing agents in complex real estate matters.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited to attorneys interested in handling high-exposure disputes, assuming greater leadership responsibility, and growing within a respected owner-side practice.

Interviews are expected to begin shortly.

What You’ll Handle

• Lead and manage complex residential and commercial real estate litigation matters

• Appear in NYC Supreme Court and other tribunals as part of broader dispute strategy

• Oversee motion practice, case development, and resolution planning

• Handle regulatory disputes, commercial landlord-tenant litigation, and development-related matters

• Work directly with clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment

Housing Court appearances may arise as part of integrated case management but are not the primary focus of the role.

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of real estate or commercial litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated disputes with increasing autonomy

• Experience supervising junior attorneys or leading litigation teams

• Strong motion practice and courtroom advocacy skills

• NY Bar admission in good standing

Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Why This Platform

• Consistent pipeline of substantive owner-side litigation matters

• Exposure to strategic disputes beyond high-volume calendar work

• Meaningful client visibility and courtroom ownership

• Collaborative team environment with clear progression potential

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based upside