• Job Tag: #LI-LS1
• Posted: June 30,2026

An international law firm with a global dispute resolution practice spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the US, and the Caribbean is seeking a Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office. The firm represents high-net-worth individuals, corporate entities, and governments in complex, cross-border disputes across commercial litigation, white collar investigations, asset recovery, board and shareholder disputes, international arbitration, and related practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of general civil litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation, and arbitration
• Represent individual clients in white collar criminal defense matters, including federal criminal investigations and regulatory enforcement actions
• Provide direct client counseling and strategic advice, particularly in reputation management and crisis response
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law; conduct legal research
• Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and negotiating with opposing counsel
• Take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, and develop case strategy with the team
• Conduct internal investigations involving whistleblower claims, cybersecurity breaches, and regulatory scrutiny
• Contribute to business development efforts, including writing, networking, and relationship-building with referral sources

Qualifications

• J.D. required, strong academic credentials
• 4–6 years of litigation and/or white collar experience at a law firm
• California Bar membership in good standing
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, court proceedings, and sophisticated disputes
• Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Exposure to federal and state white collar investigations
• Experience representing individuals in litigation, particularly tech-sector clients (preferred)
• Prior individual white collar defense experience (preferred)
• Direct client advising experience (preferred)
• Former law clerk experience (preferred)
• Strong project management skills and intellectual curiosity

Compensation: $235,000–$260,000 (California range; actual offer based on experience and other permitted factors)