Business & Securities Litigation Associate

About the role

A leading global law firm is seeking a 2nd‑6th year Associate to join its Business & Securities Litigation practice in San Diego, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial litigator to join a sophisticated disputes practice handling complex, high‑stakes matters. The team is particularly interested in associates with experience in technology litigation, class action defense and company‑to‑company disputes, although specialist experience in these areas is not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and business litigation
• Work on sophisticated business and securities disputes
• Draft substantive motions, briefs and other litigation documents
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis
• Manage multiple high‑level assignments and case workstreams
• Work closely with partners and senior litigators on significant matters
• Oversee junior associates and professional staff where appropriate
• Take increasing responsibility for the management and progression of matters

Requirements

• 2‑6 years of significant litigation experience
• Complex commercial litigation background
• Litigation experience at a comparable law firm
• Technology litigation, class action defense and/or company‑to‑company disputes experience is preferred, but not required
• Experience managing project‑based work and multiple sophisticated assignments
• Experience working with and overseeing junior associates and professional staff
• Strong academic record from law school
• Excellent analytical, research and writing skills
• Admitted to the California Bar

Pay

Salary Range: $235,000 – $390,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skillset and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Four weeks of annual vacation
• Two weeks of sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous parental leave
• Fertility benefits and family support programs