Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation (SF, CA)

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 6-8 years of experience to join a leading mid-size California firm and grow into a lead attorney role. You'll handle high-stakes commercial disputes for sophisticated repeat clients — real estate developers and operating businesses - with the autonomy and trial opportunities that BigLaw rarely offers at this level.

What will you be doing?

• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions (MSJs, demurrers, anti-SLAPP) and discovery motions in California state and federal court

• Managing complex discovery end-to-end: propounding/responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions

• Handling court appearances and hearings, working toward first-chair trial opportunities

• Owning discrete matters with increasing autonomy — the path is lead attorney within 2-3 years

• Building client relationships with origination credit available for any business you bring in

Key Requirements

• 6-8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable firm (mid-size or larger)

• Active California State Bar license (non-negotiable)

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Significant experience drafting a wide variety of motions and handling related hearings

• Strong desire to develop trial skills and ultimately handle cases as lead attorney