Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in New York City, NY

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Attorney - Consumer Litigation The candidate will be responsible for providing senior-level litigation support for consumer matters. Primary focus on significant litigation, including class action litigation, presenting a reputational or economic risk to the consumer business. Specific responsibilities include the following: managing a large docket of varied cases, effectively utilizing strong project and time management skills, and employing sound business judgment on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision; reporting to senior management on legal risks presented by outstanding litigation and appropriate strategy; advising and assisting in the identification, escalation, and resolution of potential conflicts and reputational issues; and close management and supervision of outside counsel on all aspects of representation, ranging from legal strategy to appropriate budgets.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited institution with admission to State Bar in good standing and 10+ years of relevant litigation experience. Must have significant class action experience. Should have excellent communication and analytical skills; strong negotiating skills; and excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate complicated legal issues in a clear and effective manner to business clients and other attorneys, both in oral and written presentations.

Additional info

Job ID: JR-22028011.

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