Senior Litigation Associate - Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law

Job Description

Job Description

A law firm client seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office. 

Multiple locations available: San Francisco, CA; West Palm Beach, FL; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; and Alexandria, VA. Full-Time, hybrid flexibility.

The practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. Associates work closely with partners on significant matters from inception through resolution and are expected to assume substantial responsibility as their experience develops.

The Practice — matters include:

- Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters

- Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes

- Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and federal level

- Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action

- 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

- Assume ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management

Qualifications:

- 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court

- Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred

- Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery

- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

- Sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively

- Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters

- Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly

- Judicial clerkship or government experience a plus

What We Offer: Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains; early and meaningful responsibility; direct client engagement; collaboration with experienced partners; competitive compensation commensurate with experience; hybrid flexibility. Equal Opportunity Employer.