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Commercial Litigation Attorney – Maryland

Position Overview:

Robert Half is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic and fast-paced law firm in Maryland. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience defending or prosecuting businesses in complex commercial legal disputes, including breach of contract, intellectual property, partnership controversies, regulatory compliance issues, and more. This position requires excellent legal advocacy, analytical skills, negotiation acumen, and the ability to manage a heavy caseload efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Case Management: Handle all aspects of commercial litigation cases from inception to resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motions, trials, and appeals.

+ Legal Research & Strategy: Conduct thorough legal research and develop high-quality legal strategies tailored to clients’ unique business needs and objectives.

+ Client Advocacy: Represent clients in state and federal courts, mediations, arbitration, and administrative hearings within Maryland jurisdictions.

+ Negotiation: Engage in settlement discussions and dispute resolution mechanisms; advise clients on potential risks, benefits, and outcomes of various resolution options.

+ Compliance Guidance: Ensure clients adhere to applicable state and federal business-related laws, regulations, and contracts in Maryland.

+ Team Collaboration: Work closely with in-house counsel, paralegals, and other attorneys to achieve successful case outcomes and drive innovative strategies for complex litigation cases.

+ Documentation: Draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery responses, trial briefs, contracts, and related memoranda to be submitted to the court or regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active Maryland Bar license in good standing

+ Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on litigation experience, ideally with a focus on commercial disputes

+ Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and familiarity with eDiscovery tools and e-filing systems

+ Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong ability to advocate and negotiate complex legal matters.

+ Organizational Skills: Ability to manage deadlines, multi-task under pressure, and prioritize client needs effectively.

+ Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industries frequently involved in commercial litigation, such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and government entities

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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