Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation

Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation

Location : This position is 100% Onsite in the Morris-County, NJ-area. Exact location details will be provided for shortlisted candidates.

Base Salary Range : $140,000-165,000 / Year

Bonus Target : 20% (pro-rated based on start date)

Total Cash Compensation : $168,000-198,000 / Year

Vaco by Highspring is conducting a search on behalf of this organization to identify a high-performing Litigation Counsel to join their growing in-house legal team. Exact client details will be shared only with shortlisted candidates.

Position Summary

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated litigator to transition into a dynamic corporate environment and manage a diverse portfolio of disputes and investigations. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders, and the ability to shape internal policies aimed at reducing litigation risk. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a varied docket of litigation matters, including consumer, commercial, class action, employment, regulatory, and personal injury disputes.

Partner with external counsel on strategy, discovery, budgeting, and resolution planning.

Conduct internal investigations, coordinate with org stakeholders on litigation risk and response.

Collaborate with compliance, HR, risk, and operations teams to proactively mitigate legal risks.

Review and improve internal policies and processes to reduce exposure to litigation.

Provide pragmatic legal advice on escalated business or employee matters.

Support discovery responses, document preservation and collection, and subpoena compliance.

Prepare concise updates and reports for senior business and legal leadership.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from a U.S. law school (top 50 strongly preferred).

Eligible for an in-house counsel license in New Jersey.

2–4 years of litigation experience at a reputable law firm or corporate legal department; judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, and analysis.

Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.

Familiarity with legal technology platforms such as eDiscovery tools, document review systems, or matter management systems.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive, solution-driven mindset. Team-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.