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June 23, 2026

Newark Midlevel Commercial Disputes Associate

LitigationCommercial
K&L Gates

K&L Gates

North

Newark Midlevel Commercial Disputes Associate

K&L Gates
K&L GatesNorth

Practice area

Litigation · Commercial

PQE

3-5 years

Location

North, New Jersey

Salary

$215,000 - $255,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Mid-level Associate position in the Commercial Disputes practice.
  • Based in the Newark, New Jersey office, with hybrid/remote work options available.
  • Requires 3-5 years of experience in general commercial litigation, multi-district litigation, or class actions in state and federal courts.
  • Responsibilities include independent legal research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and managing discovery, including e-discovery.
  • Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to or eligible to sit for the New Jersey Bar.
  • Strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and exceptional research and writing abilities are required; clerkship or journal experience is preferred.
  • Base compensation ranges from $215,000 to $255,000 annually, with eligibility for additional bonuses.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off (typically 3-4 weeks), and 12 paid holidays.
  • Further benefits cover 24 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks paid), bar expense reimbursement, professional development, student loan refinancing options, and back-up child/elder care.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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