Senior Litigation Associate — Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law

Salary: DOE

Overview

We are seeking a senior litigation associate to join one of our offices in San Francisco, CA; Newport Beach, CA; or West Palm Beach, FL. Our practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, and public law matters for a diverse nationwide client base. This role is well suited to an attorney with substantial litigation experience who is seeking direct client engagement, responsibility for high-impact matters, and close collaboration with experienced partners.

The Practice

The associate will support matters and, as appropriate, take the lead on commercial and corporate litigation; partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes; regulatory investigations and enforcement actions; administrative proceedings and writ petitions; 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 analyses across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred.
• Experience collaborating with associates in our offices and working closely with lawyers and staff.
• Strong research, writing, judgment, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Active membership in the California Bar, or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Judicial clerkship or government experience is a plus.

What We Offer

Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law; direct client engagement and strategic involvement; close collaboration with experienced partners; a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment; competitive compensation commensurate with experience; and hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs.