Commercial Litigation Associate (Trade Secrets Focus)

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 275,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive bonus structure

Full benefits package

Job summary

International Law Firm in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with a focus on trade secrets. The role requires 5+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation and admission to the California Bar.

You will work closely with clients on high-stakes matters and take on significant responsibility within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and deposition workstreams, and supporting trial preparation and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Strong experience with trade secret disputes.
• Excellent academic credentials (judicial clerkship a plus).
• Exceptional research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing discovery, depositions and pretrial preparation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and trade secret litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Manage key litigation workstreams, including discovery and motion practice
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses
• Support trial preparation and court appearances
• Work closely with clients on case strategy and execution

Skills

Complex litigation

Trade secrets

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate (Trade Secrets Focus)

Location: San Francisco, CA

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking an Associate with 5 or more years of experience to join its Litigation practice in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex commercial litigation, with a strong emphasis on sophisticated business and trade secret disputes.

Associates will take on significant responsibility within a collaborative team, working directly with clients on high-stakes matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and trade secret litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Manage key litigation workstreams, including discovery and motion practice
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses
• Support trial preparation and court appearances
• Work closely with clients on case strategy and execution

Who You Are

• 5+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Strong experience with trade secret disputes
• Excellent academic credentials (judicial clerkship a plus)
• Exceptional research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing discovery, depositions and pretrial preparation
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of matters
• Strong organisational and client-facing skills
• Admitted to the California Bar

Compensation

Salary Range: $275,000 – $375,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Comprehensive bonus structure including productivity, merit and origination bonuses (potential $10,000–$200,000+), plus full benefits package