Litigation Attorney (Tech Regulartory) - 3RD-6TH YR - SF

Litigation & Regulatory Investigations Associate (Technology, Content Moderation & AI)

Our client, an elite international law firm, is seeking a midlevel associate (3-6 years) to join its litigation and regulatory investigations team in either New York or San Francisco.

This is a unique opportunity for an attorney interested in the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, content moderation, platform regulation, artificial intelligence, and regulatory enforcement. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge investigations, regulatory matters, and litigation involving some of the most significant legal and policy issues affecting technology companies today.

Responsibilities

• Represent technology companies in litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters
• Advise clients on issues involving:
  • Content moderation
  • Platform governance and regulation
  • Artificial intelligence regulation and compliance
  • Online safety requirements
  • Consumer protection and technology-related enforcement matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis relating to emerging technology laws and regulations
• Draft memoranda, briefs, client advisories, and regulatory submissions
• Manage significant workstreams in investigations and litigation matters
• Engage directly with clients and serve as a key member of matter teams
• Monitor and analyze evolving domestic and international regulatory developments affecting technology platforms and AI systems
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas on complex technology matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission
• 3-6 years of litigation, investigations, or regulatory enforcement experience
• Experience handling technology-focused investigations, litigation, or regulatory matters
• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong client management and project leadership abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on sophisticated matters
• General technology fluency and interest in emerging technology issues

Preferred Experience

Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• FTC investigations and enforcement matters
• Section 230 issues
• Artificial intelligence governance and regulation
• Online safety and platform regulation
• Technology compliance and risk management

Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including:

• Emerging U.S. state and federal AI regulations
• Online safety regulations
• EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
• EU AI Act
• UK Online Safety Act
• Other global technology regulatory frameworks

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology law on some of the most novel and impactful issues facing the industry. Benefits of this role include:

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, platform governance, and content moderation matters
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Collaboration with leading technology-focused litigators and regulatory attorneys
• Sophisticated cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Exceptional professional development and career growth opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 annually
• Compensation determined based on location, experience, and qualifications

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup childcare and eldercare assistance
• Parental support programs
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Four weeks of annual vacation
• Two weeks of annual sick leave
• Ten paid holidays annually