| Location | San Francisco, California |
We are looking for a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6-8 years of experience to join a leading mid-size California firm and grow into a lead attorney role. You'll handle high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated repeat clients — real estate developers and operating businesses - with the autonomy and trial opportunities that BigLaw rarely offers at this level.
What will you be doing?
Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, anti-SLAPP) and discovery motions in California state and federal court
Managing complex discovery end-to-end: propounding/responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions
Handling court appearances and hearings, working toward first-chair trial opportunities
Owning discrete matters with increasing autonomy — the path is lead attorney within 2-3 years
Building client relationships with origination credit available for any business you bring in
Key Requirements
6-8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm (mid-size or larger)
Active California State Bar license (non-negotiable)
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Significant experience drafting a wide variety of motions and handling related hearings
Strong desire to develop trial skills and ultimately handle cases as lead attorney