Associate

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have between 5–10 years of experience handling a broad range of commercial litigation and transactional matters.

This position requires a high level of initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and clear, professional communication. The attorney will work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm’s footprint and interact directly with clients, business owners, and other industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking to grow their commercial practice within a supportive and collegial environment.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required (Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
• 5–10 years of experience practicing commercial law.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial contract drafting and review.
• Proven experience handling commercial disputes and related litigation matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and business issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements.
• Handling commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and related claims.
• Advising clients on commercial transactions, risk allocation, and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Managing matters involving breach of contract, indemnification, and enforcement issues.
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings, as applicable.
• Conducting legal research and analysis related to commercial and business law issues.
• Managing deadlines, filings, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through responsiveness, strategic guidance, and adherence to client guidelines.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Benefits

• health
• life
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• flexible work options
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees