Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (Title IX & Education)New York, NYOur client is seeking a
Senior Associate or Counsel to join its
Commercial Litigation practice in New York with a concentration in
Title IX and Education Law. This unique opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator who is passionate about representing educational institutions, administrators, faculty, and students in high-profile, sensitive matters involving higher education, civil rights, and internal investigations.
The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team handling complex litigation, investigations, hearings, and advisory matters for colleges, universities, independent schools, and other educational institutions.
Responsibilities- Represent educational institutions and clients in matters involving Title IX investigations, hearings, and appeals.
- Advise clients on student and faculty disciplinary proceedings, academic misconduct matters, and institutional compliance.
- Conduct internal investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct.
- Handle litigation involving education law, civil rights claims, defamation, constitutional issues, and related commercial disputes.
- Counsel clients on compliance with federal and state education laws, including Title IX and other civil rights regulations.
- Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, investigative reports, and appellate briefs.
- Participate in administrative proceedings, mediations, hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Develop litigation strategy and manage cases from inception through resolution.
- Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate across multiple practice groups as needed.
Qualifications- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active admission to the New York Bar.
- 6+ years of commercial litigation experience, preferably with exposure to education law, investigations, or civil rights matters.
- Experience conducting or defending internal investigations and administrative proceedings.
- Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and maintain strong client relationships.
- Excellent judgment when handling confidential and highly sensitive matters.
Preferred Experience- Experience representing colleges, universities, or other educational institutions.
- Background handling Title IX investigations and hearings.
- Experience with student or faculty disciplinary proceedings.
- Familiarity with special education law, civil rights litigation, constitutional law, or defamation matters.
- Prior experience managing complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
