Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking highly qualified 4th-7th year Associates to join our fast-growing Complex Technology Litigation team in Silicon Valley.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and high-impact legal work. Associates will take ownership on matters, assist in case management, and help shape case strategy while advising a broad range of industry-leading clients in technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and commerce.
The ideal candidates will have experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated expertise in trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI and other emerging technologies.
We are seeking Associates who are:
- Client Centric: Prioritizing high-end client service, managing cases and deadlines, proactive and responsive, professional.
- Ambitious Self-Starters: Taking initiative, looking ahead, contributing to and supporting team success.
- Detail Oriented: Ensuring seamless execution, assuming responsibilities, and collaboration.
- Confident: Operating within a team and independently.
Candidates should have:
- Four to seven years of comparable law firm experience; clerkship experience is a plus.
- A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and are admitted to the California Bar.
- Excellent writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
- Strong academic records and impressive communication abilities.
- Skills and knowledge related to a broad range of commercial or complex litigation matters.
Eversheds Sutherland hires attorneys who will contribute to our reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to unparalleled client service means that we are looking for talented candidates who will grow and thrive with our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on people who reflect some of the Firm's core values of being self-motivated, professional, and creative. We provide our attorneys with:
- Interesting work with industry leading practices and an impressive client list.
- Frequent Partner interaction and early client interaction across most practice groups.
- Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs.
- An approachable and supportive culture. We are guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity, and professionalism in all that we do as a Firm.
- A commitment to programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity. We appreciate the significant role diverse perspectives play in our service to clients and our development.
- Resources and support to build your career and practice.
- A voice in the Firm's progress and growth through committee involvement, leadership meetings, and Associate leadership roles. We appreciate participation from attorneys across all levels.
- Extensive pro bono, community service, and sustainability initiatives.
- Thorough benefits options and thoughtful wellness programs.
We seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the Firm. We invite any qualified candidate who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys to "Apply Now" with your resume, transcripts, and writing sample.
The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week. The salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The salary range for our Associate position is $310,000-420,000.
