Senior Commercial & Financial Services Litigation Attorney (8+ Years) – New York, NY- 407772 (New Yo

Job ID: 407772

Practice area:- Bankruptcy - Litigation,Litigation - Commercial,Litigation - Financial Services - Defense,Litigation - Real Estate - Defense

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Senior Commercial & Financial Services Litigation Attorney (8+ Years) – Am Law Firm | New York, NY | NY Bar Required

An established Am Law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (8+ Years) to join its Litigation Practice Group in New York. This opportunity is designed for a seasoned Litigation - Commercial Attorney with deep experience representing financial institutions, servicers, and lenders in complex disputes involving distressed assets, CMBS, and commercial real estate matters.

If you are exploring New York legal jobs that combine sophisticated litigation, leadership responsibility, and strategic client engagement, this position offers immediate impact and long-term growth. Remote candidates barred in states where the firm operates may be considered. This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this senior level.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality. ________________________________________ A leading Am Law firm seeks a Senior Commercial & Financial Services Litigation Attorney (8+ years) in New York. Lead complex federal and state court matters involving CMBS, distressed real estate, lender liability, and bankruptcy litigation (NY Bar required). ________________________________________ This is a high-level litigation role within a nationally respected platform known for sophisticated work and a strong culture. The practice group handles complex commercial disputes, secured creditor remedies, loan servicing litigation, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and financial services defense matters across jurisdictions. Attorneys in this role lead litigation strategy, supervise teams, and serve as primary client contacts on high-value matters. The firm fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, offering leadership pathways and business development opportunities for attorneys seeking a true partner-track position. By year-end, you could be directing multi-state litigation, arguing contested motions, managing CMBS-related disputes, and strengthening client relationships with major financial institutions. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities As a Senior Litigation - Commercial Attorney, you will: • Lead and manage litigation teams in complex commercial matters in federal and state courts nationwide • Represent financial institutions in workouts of non-performing commercial real estate loans • Handle litigation and loan servicing matters related to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) • Manage contested bankruptcy matters, including secured creditor litigation and related proceedings • Oversee UCC sales and mezzanine loan enforcement actions • Defend lenders in lender liability actions, including breach of contract and fraud claims • Represent clients in arbitration proceedings, including AAA matters • Represent title insurance companies in disputes involving fraudulent deeds and lien priority • Advocate in commercial lease litigation for landlords and tenants ________________________________________ Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school • Active bar admission in New York or ability to obtain promptly — NY Bar required • 8+ years of complex commercial litigation experience • Significant experience representing financial institutions, servicers, or lenders • Strong background in commercial real estate litigation and secured creditor remedies • Experience handling contested matters in both federal and state courts • Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and lead litigation teams • Excellent written and oral advocacy skills • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and client management abilities Preferred Experience • CMBS and loan servicing litigation • Distressed real estate and mezzanine loan enforcement • Bankruptcy litigation related to secured lending • Arbitration experience • Title insurance litigation ________________________________________ Culture & Firm Appeal This Am Law firm is widely recognized for delivering sophisticated work while maintaining a positive and inclusive culture. Flexible scheduling and pro bono engagement are valued components of the firm’s identity. The firm has earned national recognition for workplace equality and inclusion initiatives and maintains a strong commitment to diversity. Attorneys benefit from high-caliber matters, strong mentorship structures, and a collaborative team environment that encourages leadership development. For senior attorneys seeking New York legal jobs within an Am Law firm that values both excellence and culture, this role offers a compelling platform. ________________________________________ Why This Role Is Unique • Senior leadership opportunity within a respected Litigation Practice Group • Exposure to complex CMBS, distressed real estate, and bankruptcy litigation • Opportunity to manage litigation teams and mentor associates • Direct client engagement with national financial institutions • Clear advancement pathway and business development growth within a partner-track position • Potential flexibility for qualified remote candidates barred in relevant jurisdictions This role is actively interviewing and offers a rare opportunity for senior litigators to elevate their practice within a nationally recognized platform. ________________________________________ Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value litigation matters • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment • Clear path for leadership and business development growth ________________________________________ Call to Action Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter. Explore this elite-level opportunity today. Submit your resume to learn more about this Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney role in New York. ________________________________________

BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

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