Legal Counsel (Commercial Litigation)

Ascendion; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in commercial litigation to join a lean, 100% women-owned firm. The role focuses on high-stakes matters for Fortune 100 companies and founders, emphasizing surgical litigation strategy over volume document review.

The candidate should have 8+ years of Big Law experience with complex commercial cases, excellent writing, and strong analytical skills; federal clerkships are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling high-stakes matters including high-tech IP and partnership disputes.
• Strong writing and analytical skills required.
• Federal clerkships are highly preferred.

Skills

Senior Counsel

Big Law background

Complex commercial litigation

Federal clerkship preferred

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Legal Counsel (Commercial Litigation)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Ascendion

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Irvine, CA (In-office)

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Senior Counsel with 8+ years of experience, Big Law training, and expertise in complex commercial cases. Federal clerkships are a significant plus.

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel (Commercial Litigation)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Ascendion (on behalf of a Boutique Trial Firm)
Description: A premier, Tier-1 boutique trial firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their elite litigation team. The role involves handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters including high-tech IP, partnership disputes, and complex commercial litigation for Fortune 100 companies and visionary founders. This is a trial-heavy role within a lean, 100% women-owned firm that emphasizes surgical litigation strategy over document review.
Eligibility: Candidates should be Senior Counsel with 8+ years of experience, possessing a strong background in Big Law training and complex commercial cases. Exceptional writing skills and analytical rigor are required. Federal clerkships are highly preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Irvine, CA (In-office)
Fees: None