Corporate and Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $200,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Delaware law firm handling sophisticated corporate and commercial litigation matters.
• Work on complex disputes in important Delaware courts, including the Court of Chancery and Complex Commercial Litigation Division.
• Take on meaningful responsibility while receiving mentorship, professional development, and support from an experienced attorney team.
• Build your career in one of the most important corporate law jurisdictions in the country.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with a strong balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and bonus opportunities.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Wilmington, Delaware, with regular in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Delaware and should have 3+ years of corporate litigation, commercial litigation, Court of Chancery, or complex business litigation experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Delaware law firm known for sophisticated legal work, strong client service, and a collaborative culture where attorneys can grow, take ownership, and build lasting careers. Our team values integrity, initiative, excellent lawyering, teamwork, and a sincere commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters.

Job Description

• Handle complex corporate and commercial litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Work on disputes involving Delaware corporate law, business litigation, and high-stakes commercial issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written analysis.
• Support matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Superior Court.
• Communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, filings, and matter-related responsibilities with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a collegial litigation team while taking ownership of key assignments.

Qualifications

• Delaware Bar admission required.
• 3+ years of corporate litigation, commercial litigation, or complex business litigation experience required.
• Court of Chancery experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills required.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Must be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be collegial, professional, and genuinely interested in practicing law in Delaware.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Sophisticated litigation work in a nationally important legal market.
• Hybrid schedule with both flexibility and team connection.
• Supportive mentorship and professional development.
• Friendly, collegial, and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful matters with real responsibility.
• Culture that values autonomy, initiative, collaboration, and high-quality client service.

JPC-1032

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: DE bar license, 2+ yrs of corporate/commercial litigation exp

• Nice to haves: Preferred Court of Chancery experience, Complex Commercial Litigation Division experience, strong academic credentials, and local DE/PA/MD candidate.

• Additional context: Relocation- [unsure]. Packages - [unsure]

• Salary Bands:

  • 1-2 years relevant experience: $190K-$215K

  • 3 years relevant experience: $215K-$235K

  • 4 years relevant experience: $235K-$255K

  • 5 years strong directly relevant bankruptcy/restructuring experience: $255K-$270K

Submission Email: Jennifer - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Delaware law firm seeking a Corporate and Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. Must have Delaware Bar admission, strong research/writing skills, and complex corporate/commercial litigation experience. Court of Chancery and Delaware Complex Commercial Litigation Division experience are highly preferred.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Corporate and Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney - Morris James LLP - JPC 1032 - Source

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• Client job title: Corporate and Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Wilmington, DE

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

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