Mid-Level Lit Associate Attorney - Commercial, Regulatory, Public Law

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation spanning commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and public law challenges.
• Get meaningful responsibility early, with direct exposure to clients, strategy, and case development.
• Join a lean, high-performing team where your work will be visible and your voice will matter.
• Handle substantive motions, discovery, hearings, and strategic matters instead of being limited to narrow support work.
• Grow alongside experienced partners in a practice known for taking on complex, significant disputes.
• Enjoy the stability of a respected, multi-office law firm with a national platform and a broad, diverse client base.

Location San Francisco, CA. Preferably on-site with hybrid flexibility, with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Note: Candidates must have 3 years of litigation experience in the relevant practice area and active California Bar admission.

About Us We are a nationally recognized litigation and business law firm handling complex matters across commercial litigation, regulatory disputes, constitutional and public law issues, employment matters, and other high-stakes conflicts. Our team is known for taking on meaningful, challenging work with conviction, strategy, and a strong commitment to client outcomes. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle substantive litigation matters involving commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and public law challenges
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other key case documents
• Manage written discovery, motion practice, and day-to-day case responsibilities with increasing independence
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy discussions
• Work closely with partners on case strategy, legal analysis, and overall matter development
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties
• Support matters involving contract disputes, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, governance disputes, and administrative challenges
• Help manage multiple workstreams efficiently in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous practice

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Experience in commercial litigation, regulatory matters, public law, or a closely related litigation practice area
• Strong experience drafting substantive motions and managing discovery
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong professional judgment and ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Active California Bar admission required
• Background from a strong law firm, litigation boutique, government practice, or judicial clerkship is preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a smart, driven team that gives associates real responsibility, meaningful client contact, and direct involvement in important cases. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated work, close partner collaboration, and a practice where they can continue building real courtroom and case management experience. We value strong thinking, strong writing, and attorneys who want to do impactful work in a collegial but high-level environment.

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