Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

📍 Naples - hybrid preferred | Open to Remote Candidates (in US)

🕒 Full‑Time

💲 Salaries start at $160,000+ (see below for more details)

📢 Recruiter submissions welcome if we have an active search agreement.

About SDV Fenchurch

SDV Fenchurch is the only global law firm built exclusively for policyholders. We do not represent insurers. We never have.

Our attorneys advise commercial policyholders on complex insurance coverage disputes, from claim strategy and negotiation through litigation, arbitration, and recovery. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we combine global reach with deep local expertise to help clients secure the coverage they paid for.

Position overview

We are seeking an Commercial Litigation Associate with at least three years of experience in commercial litigation, Construction law, other complex litigation matters and preferably some insurance coverage.

This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantial ownership of matters. You will work closely with experienced coverage attorneys on sophisticated disputes while developing litigation and strategic advisory skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze complex insurance coverage issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and coverage-related advocacy materials.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and motion practice.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develop litigation and coverage strategies with clients and senior attorneys.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate across offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Florida Bar, admission to additional jurisdictions is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in insurance coverage, commercial litigation, construction litigation, or similarly complex matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with pleadings, depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
• Appellate briefing experience is a plus.
• Construction defect, risk transfer, or construction insurance experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with firm match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid and remote flexibility.
• Direct access to firm leadership and client-facing opportunities.
• Training, mentorship, and professional development programs.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a global insurance coverage practice.

Compensation:

• $160,000-$250,000+ plus bonus opportunities. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and business generation potential. Stated range may be increased if additional qualifications are met. Originations are credited at all attorney levels.
• Experienced attorneys interested in learning more about compensation, partnership opportunities, or joining SDV, please contact [email protected].