Associate General Counsel

New York Sports Club and our family of brands is a long-standing, dynamic fitness club brand with locations in the Northeast. We consider ourselves your local neighborhood gym! It is our goal to provide our members with fitness results, positive change and personal connections through innovative programming and knowledgeable staff. Our mission is to “Improve Lives Through Fitness,” and our success comes from continuously modeling and promoting our mission, values, and guiding principles with pride and integrity.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In-house counsel for a regional retail chain with locations throughout New York City's five boroughs, Nassau County, and Suffolk County is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Associate General Counsel specializing in premises liability defense. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience defending premises liability matters and the ability to independently manage cases from commencement through final resolution. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research and depositions, appearing at court conferences and mediations, and performing other tasks necessary to effectively manage and resolve litigation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in New York State and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills are required, along with proficiency in Westlaw and/or Lexis and electronic filing platforms used in state and federal courts. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience defending premises liability matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation, evaluate legal issues, and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Conduct depositions and support the development of case strategy through effective discovery and factual investigation.
• Appear at court conferences and other proceedings in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
• Prepare for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on matters relating to personal injury law and premises liability defense.
• Oversee the preservation of evidence following incidents to support effective case investigation and defense.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and arbitration proceedings.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of local counsel, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York State and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
• At least 8 years of experience defending premises liability matters.
• Strong knowledge of defense-side personal injury law, including premises liability.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive legal briefs, including tables of authorities and tables of contents.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage litigation matters effectively.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and/or Lexis for legal research.
• Ability to independently prepare and electronically file legal documents through New York State e-courts and federal court filing systems, including ECF and PACER.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule