SENIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law
Locations: San Francisco, CA Newport Beach, CA West Palm Beach, FL
Experience: 6+ Years
Role Focus
This is the senior-level version of Role 1. The focus remains commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, and public law, but the candidate is expected to bring substantially more litigation experience, judgment, ownership, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Key Practice Areas
Commercial and corporate litigation
Contract disputes
Partnership disputes
Shareholder disputes
Governance matters
Regulatory investigations
State and federal enforcement
Administrative proceedings
Writ petitions
Appellate matters
Pre-litigation strategic counseling
Key Responsibilities
Manage significant litigation matters and case components.
Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs.
Lead and oversee discovery and motion practice.
Participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations.
Work directly with partners on litigation strategy.
Develop legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators.
Manage multiple workstreams effectively.
Work closely with associates, lawyers, and staff.
Must-Have
6+ years litigation experience.
State and/or federal court experience.
Strong litigation drafting experience.
Dispositive motion and discovery experience.
Strong legal judgment and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters/workstreams.
California Bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptly.
Preferred
Leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice background.
Regulatory/government litigation experience.
Public or administrative law experience.
Judicial clerkship.
Experience working with or mentoring associates
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