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Business Litigation Attorney - NY | Remote | Contract Position

RemoteRemoteContractPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • NY Bar License
  • 5+ years business litigation
  • contract disputes
  • commercial conflicts
  • negotiation
  • settlement
  • small to medium-sized businesses

Nice to have

  • startup industry
  • tech industry
  • independent contractors
  • service agreements
  • commercial collections

Role summary

KARRAKARRA Law PLLC is seeking an experienced, New York-licensed Business Litigation Attorney for a fully remote, contract position. The role requires 5+ years of experience in business litigation, focusing on commercial disputes, contract conflicts, and pre-litigation resolution. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, analyzing disputes, negotiating settlements, and providing strategic counsel to modern businesses, startups, and digital companies. The position offers competitive compensation, flexibility, and autonomy, structured as an independent project-based engagement. Solo practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Quick Overview

  • Position Type: Contract Attorney (potential for expanded engagement)
  • Location: Fully Remote (must be licensed in NY)
  • Experience Required: 5+ years in business litigation
  • Focus Areas: Commercial Disputes, Contract Conflicts, Pre-litigation Resolution
  • Industry: Modern Businesses, Startups, Digital Companies

About KARRA

KARRA Law PLLC is a forward-thinking law firm based in New York City, built for today's digital economy. We serve innovative technology companies and high-growth businesses with sophisticated legal needs. From startup to scale-up, we provide strategic legal solutions that help ambitious companies grow with confidence.

By leveraging technology and modern practice management, we provide our team with the autonomy and flexibility that experienced attorneys deserve, while maintaining the sophistication of work typically found in leading law firms. We combine deep legal expertise with technological innovation to deliver efficient, business-focused solutions.

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Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Business Litigation Attorney licensed in New York to join our team on a contract basis. The role focuses on handling a range of commercial disputes for our diverse client base, from pre-litigation resolution strategies to formal court proceedings when necessary. This position will provide strategic counsel to our clients facing business conflicts, with an emphasis on efficient and effective dispute resolution that aligns with their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and review demand letters and other pre-litigation correspondence
  • Analyze contractual disputes and develop strategic resolution approaches
  • Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements with opposing parties
  • Prepare and file litigation documents when necessary
  • Develop preventative strategies to minimize future disputes
  • Provide guidance on contract enforcement and breach remedies
  • Advise on commercial collection matters
  • Handle business-to-business dispute resolution
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for our operations
  • Provide counsel on matters involving independent contractors and service agreements

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active attorney license in New York
  • 5+ years of business litigation experience
  • Experience with contract disputes and commercial conflicts
  • Strong negotiation and settlement skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Experience working with small to medium-sized businesses
  • Understanding of the startup and tech industry preferred but not required

Technical Experience

  • Demand letter drafting and pre-litigation correspondence
  • Contract dispute analysis and resolution
  • Settlement negotiation and documentation
  • Litigation document preparation
  • Commercial collections processes
  • Service agreement enforcement
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly or per-project compensation
  • Flexibility: Fully remote work with flexible hours
  • Autonomy: Direct client interaction and project ownership
  • Innovation: Work with cutting-edge companies
  • Freedom: Focus on practical legal solutions without bureaucracy

Independent Contractor Relationship

  • Position structured as independent project-based engagement
  • Freedom to maintain other clients and practice areas
  • Flexibility to accept or decline matters based on availability
  • Autonomy to manage your own schedule and workflow
  • Ability to work from your own location
  • Professional independence in performing services

Solo Practitioners Welcome

We specifically encourage solo practitioners to apply. We understand the value that experienced independent attorneys bring to the table and appreciate the personalized attention and flexibility that solo practitioners can offer. This engagement is designed to complement your existing practice while providing you with interesting and challenging work.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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