Senior Commercial Litigation Associate

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 license 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.