SENIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

We are seeking a senior litigation associate to join our San Francisco, CA, Newport Beach, CA, or West Palm Beach, FL office. Our practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters across a diverse nationwide client base. This role is well suited for an attorney with substantial litigation experience seeking direct client engagement, high-impact matter responsibility, and close collaboration with experienced partners. THE PRACTICE The associate will support and, as appropriate, take lead responsibility in matters that include commercial and corporate litigation, partnership/shareholder/ governance disputes, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, administrative proceedings and writ petitions, and appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred Experienced partnering with associates in our offices, working closely with lawyers and staff Strong research, writing, judgment, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus WHAT WE OFFER Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains direct client engagement and strategic involvement close collaboration with experienced partners a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment competitive compensation commensurate with experience hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr