Complex Technology & Trade Secrets Litigation Associate

Eversheds Sutherland; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Palo Alto, CA seeks a skilled associate to take ownership on matters, assist in case management, and help shape case strategy. You will work with clients across technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and commerce sectors.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation with an interest in trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI and other emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation.
• Interest in trade secrets, blockchain/cryptocurrency, or AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership on matters and assist in case management.
• Contribute to shaping case strategy.
• Collaborate with clients across technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and commerce sectors.
• Require in-office presence three days per week.

Skills

Complex litigation

Trade secrets

Blockchain

Cryptocurrency

AI

Emerging tech

Job description

Overview

• Associates will be responsible for taking ownership on matters, assisting in case management, and contributing to shaping case strategy.


• The team advises a broad range of industry-leading clients across technology, banking, professional services, manufacturing, and commerce sectors.


• Candidates should have experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation, with specific interest in expertise related to trade secrets, blockchain and cryptocurrency, or AI and other emerging technologies.


• The firm offers frequent Partner and early client interaction, significant practical and formal training programs, and opportunities for firm involvement through committee roles.


• The position requires an in-office presence three days per week.