MID-LEVEL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - COMMERCIAL, REGULATORY & PUBLIC LAW

Job Description

Location:

San Francisco, CA | Newport Beach, CA | West Palm Beach, FL

Salary:

$175,000 DOE
OVERVIEW

We are seeking a mid-level 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 matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. This role is well suited for an attorney trained in a leading law firm, boutique, or government practice who is seeking greater responsibility, direct client engagement, and meaningful participation in complex, high-impact disputes, with close collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners.
THE PRACTICE

Our litigation practice spans commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters affecting businesses and organizations across industries. The associate will support - and, as appropriate, take lead responsibility in - matters that 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
Matters frequently involve expedited proceedings, requests for injunctive relief, parallel regulatory exposure, and substantial financial or operational stakes for clients.
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

Three to four 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
Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly
Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus
Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters, including attorneys seeking to broaden their practice into these areas
WHAT WE OFFER

Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains, early and meaningful responsibility in significant matters, direct client engagement and strategic involvement, close collaboration with experienced partners and lean staffing on cases, a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment, competitive compensation commensurate with experience, hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs.

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