Senior Commercial Litigation Associate

Our client, aleading California mid-size law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6–8 years of experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants BigLaw-level matters without the BigLaw lifestyle . You'll work on high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated clients, take ownership of matters, handle substantive court appearances and depositions, and have a clear path toward first-chair trial opportunities and a lead attorney role within 2–3 years . Why This Opportunity? $225K–$275K base salary + substantial hourly bonus potential 1,600-hour billable target — significantly more sustainable than many California firms Meaningful trial and courtroom exposure Increasing autonomy and a defined path toward lead attorney responsibilities Origination credit for business you bring in Hybrid schedule in San Francisco's Financial District 100% firm-paid benefits with no payroll deductions Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with no formal up-or-out track What We're Looking For 6–8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm Active California Bar license JD from an ABA-accredited law school Strong motion practice and hearing experience Experience managing complex discovery and taking/defending depositions Genuine interest in developing into a lead trial attorney If you're ready to take on sophisticated litigation while gaining the autonomy, lifestyle, and career trajectory that BigLaw often can't provide, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Success Matcher Recruitment