Senior Commercial Litigation Associate

Eden Rose USA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Eden Rose USA seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate in California to handle high‑value commercial disputes, with ownership of matters and direct client exposure. You will advance toward a lead attorney role, drafting complex motions, managing discovery, and handling depositions and trials.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of strong commercial litigation experience, an active California Bar license, and a drive for greater responsibility, client contact, and first‑chair opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of commercial litigation experience required.
• Active California Bar license required.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, and taking/defending depositions.

Skills

Motions drafting

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Client relationship building

Trial preparation

Lead attorney readiness

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

6–8 years’ experience | California Bar required

A highly regarded California law firm is looking to add a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate to its growing team. This is an opportunity for a litigator who is ready to move beyond the traditional associate track and take real ownership of matters, build client relationships and develop towards a lead attorney role.

You’ll work on sophisticated commercial disputes for established business and real estate clients, with hands‑on exposure to complex motions, discovery, depositions, hearings and trial preparation.

Why this role?

• Genuine path to lead attorney responsibility within 2–3 years
• Meaningful autonomy and ownership of matters
• Strong exposure to high‑value commercial disputes
• Opportunity to develop first‑chair trial skills
• Direct client contact and relationship‑building
• Origination credit for business you bring in
• $225K–$275K compensation
• 1,600 billable-hour target
• Hybrid working 2–3 days in the office

About You

You’ll have 6–8 years of strong commercial litigation experience, ideally gained at a reputable mid‑size or larger firm, with substantial experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery and taking/defending depositions.

An active California Bar license is essential.

Real estate litigation experience is a plus, but the key is that you're an ambitious commercial litigator looking for more responsibility, greater client exposure and a genuine route towards leading your own matters and trials.

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role and the firm.