Senior Commercial Litigation AttorneyA well-established, mid-Atlantic law firm is seeking a senior commercial litigation attorney at the Counsel or Junior Partner level to join its Northern Virginia or Maryland offices. This is a confidential search conducted on behalf of the firm.This is a lead-litigator role designed for an experienced attorney seeking meaningful responsibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will take over and run commercial litigation matters delegated by senior partners, serve as day-to-day lead counsel on cases, and supervise junior attorneys as needed.
Senior partners remain available for high-level strategy, but this role requires someone comfortable fully owning files from inception through resolution.Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently manage commercial litigation matters from inception through resolutionServe as day-to-day lead counsel, taking direction from senior partners on high-level strategy onlyTake and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle trial work on a regular basisSupervise and mentor junior attorneys as neededRequirementsApproximately 10–20+ years of commercial litigation experienceDemonstrated ability to run cases independently with substantial first-chair experienceActive Virginia bar admission required; DC and/or Maryland admission a plusA small portable book of business (approximately $200K+)What the Firm OffersA national platform with strong cross-selling opportunities across multiple practice areas and officesA structured business development program including training, coaching, and accountabilityCompetitive compensation aligned with experience, productivity, and growthA leadership role with meaningful responsibility and autonomy within a supportive environmentQualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a brief description of their litigation experience and current book of business for confidential consideration. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.