Senior Litigation Associate - Commercial, Regulatory & Public Law

A law firm client seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office. Multiple locations available: San Francisco, CA; West Palm Beach, FL; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; and Alexandria, VA. Full-Time, hybrid flexibility. The practice combines sophisticated commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and public law challenges across a diverse nationwide client base. Associates work closely with partners on significant matters from inception through resolution and are expected to assume substantial responsibility as their experience develops. The Practice — matters include: - Commercial and corporate litigation, including contract disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and business tort matters - Partnership, shareholder, and governance disputes - Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions at the state and federal level - Administrative proceedings and writ petitions challenging agency action - Appellate matters and pre-litigation strategic counseling Responsibilities: - Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence - Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and substantive briefs - Conduct and oversee written discovery and motion practice - Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and client strategy sessions - Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development - Develop legal analysis across evolving statutory and regulatory frameworks - Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and regulators - Assume ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management Qualifications: - 6+ years of litigation experience in state and/or federal court - Training at a leading law firm, litigation boutique, or government practice preferred - Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery - Strong research, writing, and analytical skills - Sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively - Interest in both commercial litigation and regulatory/public law matters - Active membership in the California Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly - Judicial clerkship or government experience a plus What We Offer: Sophisticated litigation across commercial, regulatory, and public law domains; early and meaningful responsibility; direct client engagement; collaboration with experienced partners; competitive compensation commensurate with experience; hybrid flexibility. Equal Opportunity Employer.