Senior Commercial Litigation Associate
San Francisco | $225K-$275K | Hybrid
6-8 years' experience | California Bar required

A highly regarded California law firm is looking to add a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate to its growing team. This is an opportunity for a litigator who is ready to move beyond the traditional associate track and take real ownership of matters, build client relationships and develop towards a lead attorney role.

You'll work on sophisticated commercial disputes for established business and real estate clients, with hands-on exposure to complex motions, discovery, depositions, hearings and trial preparation.

Why this role?

Genuine path to lead attorney responsibility within 2-3 years
Meaningful autonomy and ownership of matters
Strong exposure to high-value commercial disputes
Opportunity to develop first-chair trial skills
Direct client contact and relationship-building
Origination credit for business you bring in
Collaborative, established California practice
$225K-$275K compensation
1,600 billable-hour target
Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office

About You

You'll have 6-8 years of strong commercial litigation experience, ideally gained at a reputable mid-size or larger firm, with substantial experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery and taking/defending depositions.

An active California Bar licence is essential.

Real estate litigation experience is a plus, but the key is that you're an ambitious commercial litigator looking for more responsibility, greater client exposure and a genuine route towards leading your own matters and trials.

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role and the firm.