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March 30, 2026

New York Office - Complex Commercial Litigation Mid-Level Associate

LitigationCommercial
Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP

New York City, Chicago

New York Office - Complex Commercial Litigation Mid-Level Associate

Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn LLPNew York City, Chicago

Practice area

Litigation · Commercial

PQE

4-6 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Mid-level Associate position in the Complex Commercial Litigation Group.
  • Requires a minimum of four years of post-JD general litigation experience.
  • Experience must be gained at a top-tier law firm or through a Federal Court judicial clerkship.
  • Responsible for coordinating matters through all phases of litigation (pleadings, motions, discovery, expert development, trial) in New York State and Federal courts.
  • Key responsibilities include managing discovery in large, high-stakes cases, taking and defending depositions, and drafting and arguing motions.
  • Candidates must possess strong writing, research, case management, organization, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent academic credentials are required.
  • The preferred office location is New York, but candidates for the Chicago office will also be considered.
  • Must be admitted to the state bar of your chosen office location.
  • Salary information for associate positions is disclosed.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Justin Hunter joined Winston & Strawn LLP's Chicago office in the Investment Management group.

    I was recommended by another attorney to work with Vijay as they had an outstanding experience working with him. He by far exceeded my expectations. I let him know that I was hoping to lateral quickly, and Vijay helped me find an opportunity that fit both my career goals and my time frame. He helped in all stages of the process, including talking through what I was hoping to achieve in a move, discussing the market for the position I was looking for, assisting in interview preparation and helping me decide on the place that would be the best fit for me. I never felt like I was not in good hands as a result of Vijay's expertise and work ethic. He was responsive, honest and supportive throughout the entire process. I would recommend anyone looking for a move to work with Vijay.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justin Hunter

    Winston & Strawn LLP • Chicago

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Brandon Friedman
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Brandon Friedman

    Legal Recruiter

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Why talk to Brandon Friedman?

    Yuan Tao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Structured Finance group.

    Brandon handled everything from start to finish efficiently and professionally. I could not have asked for a better guide.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Yuan Tao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Kallum (Kally) Challenger
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kallum (Kally) Challenger

    Legal Recruiter

    Pure Search

    Why talk to Kallum (Kally) Challenger?

    Justice H. Walters joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justice H. Walters

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Gregory Gambill
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Gregory Gambill

    Legal Recruiter

    Slate Legal Recruiting

    Why talk to Gregory Gambill?

    Michael White joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Employee Benefits group.

    Greg assisted with my recent lateral move. I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. He demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal market and used his knowledge and connections to ensure that I was presented with the best opportunities for my career goals. His step-by-step guidance was irreplaceable. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone looking to make a move.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael White

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Bryson Malcolm
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Bryson Malcolm

    Legal Recruiter

    Mosaic Search Partners

    Why talk to Bryson Malcolm?

    Sandy Hao joined Winston & Strawn LLP's New York City office in the Fund Formation group.

    It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already know he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Sandy Hao

    Winston & Strawn LLP • New York City
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Justin Hunter joined Winston & Strawn LLP's Chicago office in the Investment Management group.

    I was recommended by another attorney to work with Vijay as they had an outstanding experience working with him. He by far exceeded my expectations. I let him know that I was hoping to lateral quickly, and Vijay helped me find an opportunity that fit both my career goals and my time frame. He helped in all stages of the process, including talking through what I was hoping to achieve in a move, discussing the market for the position I was looking for, assisting in interview preparation and helping me decide on the place that would be the best fit for me. I never felt like I was not in good hands as a result of Vijay's expertise and work ethic. He was responsive, honest and supportive throughout the entire process. I would recommend anyone looking for a move to work with Vijay.

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Justin Hunter

    Winston & Strawn LLP • Chicago