Senior Business Litigation Associate — Complex Disputes & Strategy

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Business Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of complex litigation experience. You'll lead significant case work, manage litigation strategy, and mentor junior team members in a high-profile practice.

Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, robust academic credentials, and California bar eligibility or active admission. The role offers exposure to sophisticated disputes across commercial and securities matters, with

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong motions practice and legal writing skills.
• Experience managing projects and overseeing junior associates.
• Excellent academic credentials from a recognised law school.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Admitted to practice in California or eligible for admission.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and securities litigation matters.
• Handle shareholder disputes, white collar matters and internal investigations.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and briefs.
• Manage key aspects of litigation strategy and case development.
• Oversee and mentor junior associates and litigation team members.
• Conduct factual investigations, discovery and deposition preparation.
• Support trial preparation and high-stakes litigation proceedings.

Skills

Complex litigation

Motions practice

Legal writing

Project management

Mentoring juniors

California bar eligibility

Education

Law school degree

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Business Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of complex litigation experience. You'll lead significant case work, manage litigation strategy, and mentor junior team members in a high-profile practice.

Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, robust academic credentials, and California bar eligibility or active admission. The role offers exposure to sophisticated disputes across commercial and securities matters, with