Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Business Litigation Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Business Litigation Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm's prominent Litigation practice in its San Francisco, CA office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3–5 years of significant litigation experience to work on sophisticated commercial disputes, complex business litigation, class actions, privacy litigation, and business tort matters.The successful candidate will join an established litigation team handling high-profile and complex matters for a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to sophisticated litigation assignments, opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with experienced attorneys while mentoring junior associates and professional staff.Responsibilities:Handle complex commercial litigation matters, including business disputes, business torts, and other sophisticated litigation.Work on class action litigation, privacy disputes, and technology-related litigation matters.Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality briefs, motions, memoranda, and other litigation documents.Manage multiple complex assignments and competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.Collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams on case strategy and execution.Provide guidance and oversight to junior associates and professional staff.Maintain consistently high standards of legal analysis, written work product, and client service.Qualifications:3–5 years of significant litigation experience at a comparable law firm or equivalent experience.Strong background in complex commercial litigation, business torts, class actions, or privacy litigation.Current admission to the California Bar is required.Experience overseeing junior associates and professional staff in a collaborative environment.Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple high-level assignments and competing priorities.Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to producing exceptional work product.Excellent academic credentials and a strong law school record.Preferred Experience:Privacy litigation.Technology-related litigation.Class action defense.Compensation & Benefits:The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $260,000–$365,000, with final compensation dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skill set.The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Health savings and flexible spending accounts.Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term medical benefits, and long-term care coverage.Four weeks of accrued vacation annually and two weeks of sick time.10 paid holidays each year.Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.Backup care for children and adults, along with additional parental support resources.Pre-tax commuter benefits.Qualified litigation attorneys with 3–5 years of experience and a background in complex commercial disputes are encouraged to apply. Attorneys with additional experience in privacy, technology litigation, and class action defense are particularly encouraged to explore this opportunity. Please submit your resume to Direct Counsel for confidential consideration. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the position and how it may align with your career goals.