Associate Attorney in Nashville

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Attorney – Nashville, TN

A highly respected, boutique litigation firm in downtown Nashville is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–7 years of experience to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated matters in a firm known for its stability, strong mentorship, and deep-rooted commitment to litigation excellence. This is a rare chance to step into a high-level litigation role without the pressure of business development, while still earning excellent compensation and doing sophisticated legal work in a firm that values people and quality of life.

About the Firm:

This firm handles high-stakes commercial disputes, including non compete enforcement, trade secret litigation, breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, and complex white-collar matters.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• No book required – this is a need-based hire driven by strong caseloads. You’ll hit the ground running and immediately contribute to impactful cases.
• Very Competitive Compensation and bonus structure
• Reasonable 1800-hour billable target
• Work closely with partners and clients – gain meaningful exposure and mentorship in a highly collaborative environment.
• Onsite role in a beautiful downtown office (paid parking included)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ideally 2–7 years of commercial litigation experience
• Big Law background or experience handling complex business litigation preferred
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Excellent writing skills and strong litigation training
• Eager to grow in a supportive, close-knit environment that values quality over quantity

Benefits Include:

• Full medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with profit-sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Flexible scheduling (within an onsite culture)
• Long-term career stability with extremely low turnover

 To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 - All communication is confidential. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.