Seeking Corporate Counsel ( In-house) - Contract to Hire

We are seeking: Senior U.S.-Licensed Attorney – Delaware Chancery / NY Commercial Litigation Fee-for-Service Engagement with Potential Corporate Counsel Appointment Overview We are seeking a senior U.S.-licensed attorney with deep experience in Delaware Chancery Court and New York commercial litigation to handle an immediate response to a demand letter that lacks factual and legal merit, and to advise on strategic positioning should the matter progress. This engagement is initially fee-for-service. However, the ideal candidate may be considered for a longer-term Corporate Counsel role with a private equity firm, subject to performance, alignment, and organizational need. The role is suited for a litigator who understands how early-stage positioning, tone, and record-building affect downstream outcomes—particularly in fiduciary, contractual, and business dispute contexts—and who can prepare a matter for litigation without unnecessarily accelerating it. Scope of WorK Draft a controlled, Chancery- and NY-ready response to a demand letter, addressing legal and factual deficiencies while preserving all rights and remedies Assess forum strategy, jurisdictional posture, and litigation risk across Delaware and New York (with Ohio as applicable) Ensure communications are structured to support potential Chancery Court or NY Commercial Division proceedings if required Preserve defenses, counterclaims, and evidentiary positions from inception Advise executive leadership on escalation thresholds, reputational considerations, and cost-benefit tradeoffs Coordinate pre-litigation strategy with an eye toward judicial credibility and procedural discipline Required Qualifications Active U.S. law license with ability to practice in: Delaware New York Ohio 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Delaware Chancery Court litigation New York Commercial Division litigation Complex commercial, fiduciary, or contract disputes Demonstrated experience handling demand letters, pre-suit correspondence, and litigation positioning Exceptional written advocacy skills—precise, restrained, and court-conscious Sound judgment in balancing firmness with proportionality Strongly Preferred Meaningful experience in Delaware fiduciary duty, governance, or control disputes Background advising private equity sponsors, boards, or portfolio companies Ability to shift seamlessly between outside counsel rigor and in-house strategic perspective Comfort working directly with CEOs, boards, and investors Engagement Structure Immediate start Initial engagement is fee-for-service Potential consideration for a Corporate Counsel position within a private equity firm for the right candidate Compensation competitive and commensurate with seniority and experience How to Apply Please submit: Resume or professional biography Jurisdictions of admission Brief description of relevant Delaware Chancery and/or NY Commercial Division experience, including pre-litigation work I am looking forward to engaging with interested individuals as early at 2:00 pm et, 12/22/25 I appreciate your time. Thank you Apply Now Apply Now