Senior Business Litigation Attorney

Talent Elite Group; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Business development budget

Firm-paid annual bar dues

Training opportunities

Career development meetings

Team events

Employee appreciation initiatives

Job summary

Talent Elite Group seeks a Senior Business Litigation Attorney in California to lead sophisticated commercial matters with direct client exposure and ownership. You will drive strategy, manage complex cases, and work within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience, exceptional writing and advocacy skills, and a track record of mentoring junior attorneys. Hybrid work is available after 90 days, with a strong emphasis on balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 5–10 years of sophisticated business/commercial litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex cases while collaborating with a team.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex business and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions and prepare sophisticated legal briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and settlement negotiations.
• Work directly with clients and develop strong, long-term relationships.
• Collaborate closely with partners, attorneys and support staff.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior associates and law clerks.
• Participate in business development and growth initiatives as appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Senior Business Litigation Attorney | $200K–$250K + Bonus | OC

Love sophisticated litigation but ready for a better culture and work-life balance?

We are partnering with a highly regarded, rapidly growing Irvine law firm seeking an experienced Senior Business Litigation Attorney to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished litigator who wants challenging, high-level cases, meaningful case ownership, direct client exposure, and long-term career growth while joining a positive, collaborative environment that genuinely values its people.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $200,000–$250,000 base salary + bonus potential
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Positive, team-centric and collaborative culture
• Hybrid flexibility after 90 days
• Sophisticated and diverse litigation matters
• Significant autonomy and ownership of cases
• Direct interaction with clients and firm leadership
• Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and become a key member of a growing practice
• Referral fees and additional bonus incentive opportunities
• Firm-paid annual bar dues
• Regular professional development and career advancement discussions
• Medical, dental, 401(k), PTO and wellness benefits

The Opportunity

The firm is looking for a seasoned business litigator with approximately 5–10 years of experience who can independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating with a talented team of attorneys and support professionals.

The practice handles a diverse range of complex matters, including partnership and shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, international disputes, cryptocurrency litigation, international arbitration, and trust and estate litigation involving business interests.

You do not need experience in every one of these areas. The firm is most interested in finding a strong business litigator with excellent writing, advocacy, case‑management and client‑facing skills.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage complex business and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations and trial preparation
• Draft and argue motions and prepare sophisticated legal briefs
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and settlement negotiations
• Work directly with clients and develop strong, long-term relationships
• Collaborate closely with partners, attorneys and support staff
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior associates and law clerks
• Participate in business development and growth initiatives as appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing
• Approximately 5–10 years of sophisticated business/commercial litigation experience
• Strong experience managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and developing litigation strategy
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong courtroom presence
• Ability to independently manage complex cases while working collaboratively with a team
• Strong client communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys is a plus
• Experience with partnership/shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, international disputes, cryptocurrency matters, arbitration and/or business‑related trust and estate litigation is highly desirable but not required across every area

Base Salary: $200,000–$250,000 annually

Bonus: Discretionary performance bonus + referral and incentive opportunities

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, employee wellness programs, annual business development budget, local bar association memberships, firm‑paid annual bar dues, monthly training opportunities, regular career development meetings, quarterly team events and employee appreciation initiatives.