Senior Associate/Counsel

Our New York office is seeking a Mid-Level or Senior Litigation Attorney to work with our practice focused on the defense of complex product liability matters (environmental, asbestos, talc, etc.) and commercial disputes, working with policyholders, brokers, London Market and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

Responsibilities

You'll gain experience in:

• Taking depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Drafting pleadings and briefs;
• Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients;
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Drafting interrogatories and document demands;
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
• Submitting filings to the court.

Education and Experience

• J.D./LLM;
• Admission to practice in New Jersey and New York is required;
• Commercial litigation experience is required;
• Asbestos/toxic tort experience is ideal;
• Court room experience including motions is required;
• Trial experience is required.

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

Work as one- We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients- We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference- We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly- We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $190,000 for a Senior Associate and $210,000 - $250,000 for Counsel-level. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our workplace and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

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Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation, Product Liability